Raymond "Ray" Stevens, age 98 passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born December 19, 1923 to Ellis and Handuma in Wichita, Kansas. Ray proudly served in the United States Army and was a devoted husband, father and friend who will be dearly missed by many.
Ray was very involved in his church at St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, which included being on the Board, Sunday School, and coaching the church' softball team. He and his brother, Fred were owner and operators of E.G. Stevens Tobacco & Candy Wholesale. Ray's life revolved around his family, his church and was a true follower of Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Handuma Stevens; loving wife of 65 years, Anita Stevens; son, Randy Stevens; and brothers, Fred Stevens, Roy Stevens, George Stevens and Joe Stevens; and sister, Julia Stephan. Ray is survived by his children, Connie Stevens, Court (Terry) Stevens and Annette Stevens.
Trisagion will be 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 18th, with service following at 7:00 pm, both at St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 S. Martinson Street, Wichita, Kansas 67213.
Burial service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 19th, at Resthaven Cemetery in the Garden of Gethsemane, 11800 W. Highway 54, Wichita, Kansas 67209
