Tom George Stevens Jr. was born on February 8,1949-January 18, 2020 to Greek immigrants whose original surname was Papathanasio. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Tom, lovingly known as Tommy Jr., grew up on Norwood Boulevard in Birmingham where he attended Phillips High School and then went on to attend Jacksonville State. Tommy Jr. was a part owner of Golden Rule Barbecue from 1973-1980, then went on to work at the family business of Home Baking Company from 1980-2000. He served in the Alabama National Guard and was honorably discharged after six years of serving. Tom George Stevens Jr. is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Mary Stevens; brothers, George and Eli, sister-in-law, Patricia and brother-in-law, Charles Kamburis. Tommy is survived by his son, Captain Hunter Stevens-Airforce (Andrea); Brother, Ernest Stevens (Ann); Sister, Harriette Kamburis; and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10 o’clock AM at Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Funeral to follow at 11 o’clock AM and burial at Elmwood Cemetery. It will be live-streamed on the church website. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral located at 307 19th street South 35233
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