Billy James Stevens

October 4, 1942 - October 21, 2012

Mr. Billy James Stevens, of Trumann died Sunday, October 21, 2012 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 70 years, 0 months, and 17 days. He was born Sunday, October 4, 1942 in Jonesboro, Ark., and had lived in Gassville before moving to Trumann 4 months ago. Mr. Stevens was a floor installer and a member of the Community Bible Church in Gassville, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents Lafaite Johnny and Imogene Eaves Stevens. He is survived by three sons, James Darrick Stevens, of Gassville, Ark, Jeffery Scott Stevens (Hollie), Jamie Lynn Stevens both of Trumann; two brothers, Russell Stevens (Susan) of Brewton, Ala, and Scotty Stevens of West Memphis, one sister, Sharon Ann Nichols (Jimmy) of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Jesse Stevens, Amanda Stevens, Justin Stevens, Devin Stevens, and Landyn Stevens. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Jesse Stevens, Justin Stevens, Devin Stevens, Nicholas Stevens, Jason Stevens, Gary Stevens, and Jimmy Stevens Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Thompson Funeral Home. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net