James "Leon" Stevens

James "Leon" Stevens obituary

James "Leon" Stevens

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Oct

31

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Open Bible Baptist Church

1073 New Brooklyn Rd., Williamstown, NJ 08094

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Oct

31

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Open Bible Baptist Church

1073 New Brooklyn Rd., Williamstown, NJ 08094

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James Stevens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Farnelli Funeral Home - Williamstown on Oct. 18, 2025.

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James "Leon" Stevens, 86, of Mays Landing, formerly of Williamstown, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2025. Born and raised in Rose Bud, AR, he lived in Williamstown, NJ for over fifty years before recently moving to Mays Landing.

He owned and operated Steven's Landscaping and Excavation in Cedarbrook, NJ. Mr. Stevens later owned Design Benefit Plan in Williamstown, where he worked as financial planner. He was a devoted member of Open Bible Baptist Church for 51 years. He cherished his time attending church and being with his family.

Beloved husband of Pamela Jean "Tina" Stevens (nee Fullalove). Devoted father of Lee Anne Stevens of Grand Prairie, TX; Kellie Moscuzza (Angelo) of Ft. Myers, FL; Allen Stevens (Sally) of Saxonburg, PA; Melissa "Lauren" Todd of Schwenksville, PA; Brandon Stevens (Kellye) of Mays Landing, NJ; and David A. Stevens of Williamstown, NJ. Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren, James, Jack, Emily, Aidan, Brianna, Cameron, Taylor, City Rae, Olivia, Brady, and Brooklyn. Dear brother of Jerrell Stevens of Rose Bud, AR and the late Ladotta Barlow of Rose Bud, AR. Dear cousin of Verlon Stevens.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Friday, October 31st from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Open Bible Baptist Church, 1073 New Brooklyn Rd., Williamstown, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Cross Keys Methodist Cemetery, Williamstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Open Bible Baptist Church at the above address.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

31

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Open Bible Baptist Church

1073 New Brooklyn Rd., Williamstown, NJ 08094

Send Flowers

Oct

31

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Open Bible Baptist Church

1073 New Brooklyn Rd., Williamstown, NJ 08094

Send Flowers