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Stevens, William


William Darrell Stevens, 82, of 1033 Claiborne Way, husband of Mary Elsee Stevens died Friday February 28, 2003 at Mayfair Manor. Born February 6, 1921 in Irvine, KY, he was the son of the late Hallye and Franklin Stevens. A graduate of Irvine High School, he attended Eastern Kentucky University and was a WWII veteran, serving for over three years in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Army. He retired in 1980 from the Lexington Army Depot after 35 years of service as a maintenance management specialist. He was a former member of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association as a central KY football official. He was a member and former deacon of Woodland Christian Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, William (Dee Dee) Darrell Stevens, Jr. of Louisville; two daughters, Mary Beth (Harry) Clarke of Lexington, & Catherine Brand Stevens of New York, NY; three grandsons, Matthew Franklin Clarke of Lexington, & Ryne Allen & Drew Delaney Stevens of Louisville. Also surviving are two sisters, Carolyn (Walter) Elsey of Lexington & Ann (Donald) Hardy of Irvine. He is also survived by three newphews, one niece & several close cousins. Funeral Services will be conducted 11:30a.m. Tuesday at W.R. Milward Mortuary-Southland by Dr.’s David Blondell & William Kincaid. Friends may call from 6-9p.m. Monday. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association 863 Euclid Ave. Lexington 40502 or Hospice of the Bluegrass 2312 Alexandria Dr. Lexington 40504.