He was born in Fort Worth on September 2, 1933. Bill graduated from Everman High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Wesleyan College and earned a PhD in Preventive Medicine and Public Health from the University of Oklahoma.
He was married to Mary Joyce Walker on April 30, 1951, in Everman. Bill had a career in environmental protection with the federal government, and completed his career as the Director of Environmental Safety and Health for the University of Texas at Arlington. He was a past Master of the Southside Masonic Lodge. His kind heart and generous spirit made him a cherished friend to all who knew him.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, L.M. and Ethel Stevenson, his brother Mason, and his sister Alice Jo. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce; his sister Mary Nell; his children Deborah Jan (husband Greg), Larry Bruce (wife Allison), and Donna; his grandchildren Jared, Seth, Russell and Allison; and great-grandchildren Tristan and Alexandra.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30, Thursday, January 9 at First Baptist Church of Burleson. Visitation before the service at 11:30.
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