Joseph Patrick Stevens Sr.

Joseph Patrick Stevens, Sr. entered peacefully into heaven on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the age of 71 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Annette Hester Stevens of 46 years. He was the son of the late Lena and William L. Stevens, Sr. Son-in-law of Elemda Woods. Brother of Mary Ann Ash, Katie Gaubert (Gerald, Sr.), Ella Boudreaux, Anthony Stevens, Ralph Stevens, Lawrence Stevens, and the late William L. Stevens, Jr. and Antoinnette Bergeron. Brother-in-law of Dale Thomas (Demecrius), Rebecca A. Williams (Audis), Ronald Hester, Sr. (Winnie), Lawrence Hester, Robert Lee Hester (Cyrel), and the late Glenda Hester. Father of Angie McCain (Ramon), Tammy Stevens, Joseph Stevens, Jr., Ray Stevens, and Roy Stevens, Sr. A proud grandfather of Shayla Collins, Jillan Collins, Amari Collins, Olivia Lewis, Brandi Stevens, Gehring Stevens, Darius Anderson, Sr., Randal Stevens, Jade Gonzales, Roy Stevens, Jr., Demisha Harris, Angelique Rome, Cortney Rome and Rashida Hensley. A proud great grandfather of 12 great grandchildren. Also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. “Joe” served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Avondale Ship Yard as a welder and worked for Bay Tech Industries, Inc. for many years. Relatives and friends are invited at attend a funeral service on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11:00 am. Visitation from 9:00 am until service time. Interment following in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Online condolences available at www.westsideleitaeagan.com