John L Stevens

John L Stevens obituary, New Orleans, LA

John L Stevens

John Stevens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue on Oct. 16, 2025.

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John L. Stevens departed this life on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the age of 52. Husband of Desirae D. Stevens; son of Johnnie Stevens and Stella Louise Stevens; father of Courtney M. Stevens, Chelsea M. Stevens, Chasidy M. Stevens and Johntelle L. Johnson (Tracy); brother of Sheila Stevens, Donna Stevens and the late William Stevens. He is survived by two grandchildren, one niece, four nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends of the family, employees of John's Contractor Service, artists of Lil Mac Records and J & D Productions are invited to attend the Celebration of John's blessed life at Cross Community Church, 3233 Ames Blvd. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00 am. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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