Gary D. Stevison, 82 of Cleveland, TN passed away Monday, March 25th, 2024.
Gary was born and raised in Athens, TN but spent most of his life in the Cleveland area. He was of the Baptist Faith, worked for Hardwick Stove, Duracell, and retired after 15 years with M&M Mars. Gary enjoyed going to auctions where he was affectionately known as “Red.” He collected Baseball cards and was known for being a jokester with a wonderful sense of humor. Gary you are deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Gary was preceded death by his parents, Thomas and Lillian Stevison; daughter, Tanya Stevison; and son, Dawson Stevison.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Jeanette Stevison; daughter, Lori Stevison; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 from 4-7pm in the Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cleveland, 3000 Ralph Buckner Blvd NE Cleveland, TN 37311.
A private interment will be held at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens.
To share condolences please visit Gary’s tribute page at pfhcleveland.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3000 Ralph Buckner Boulevard PO Box 3655, Cleveland, TN 37311

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