Joseph W. Stevens

MACON-Joseph W. Stevens, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at his residence. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Lawrence Drive Baptist Church with Reverends Brad Marchman, Phil Bryant and John Lawrence officiating. Burial will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Avenue. To those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence Drive Baptist Church Building Fund, 5774 School Road, Macon, Georgia 31216.

Mr. Stevens was born in Cadwell, Georgia to the late Drusilla Howell Stevens and Joseph Martin Stevens. He was a charter member of Lawrence Drive Baptist Church and chairman of the building committee. He was retired after 39 years at Robins Air Force Base, where he worked as an aircraft engineer, receiving many awards and commendations thru the Air Force. Mr. Stevens also was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, enlisting during World War II at age 17.

Mr. Stevens is survived by his loving wife: Marjorie Grantham Stevens of Macon, one daughter: Dr. Joan Stevens (Dr. David) Perlow of Atlanta, Two Grandchildren: Seth and Dara Perlow; Two sisters: Fannie Jo Knight and Bryleen Warren both of Rentz, Georgia.

Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono has charge of the arrangements.