Obituary: Stevens, James Earl

Sun., May 3, 2015

STEVENS, James Earl “Jimmy” Jimmy was born on December 18, 1961, at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA.

to Jim and Phyllis Stevens.

He entered into rest, at the age of 54, on April 13, 2015.

Jimmy was a real outdoorsman, who loved fishing and hunting.

He loved gardening with a special love for his flowers.

Jimmy had a great eye for photography and loved taking pictures everywhere he went.

He also was the reptile man, having multiple snakes, spiders and other reptiles.

Whenever Jimmy would dress up you’d always catch him in his cowboy hat, cowboy boots and long black jacket.

Jimmy is survived by parents, Jim and Phyllis Stevens; daughter, Jayme Stevens; son Tony Stevens; grandsons, Daymeon, Blayke and Ryker; brother Doni Stevens; sister Edie Stevens; five nephews, two nieces, four great-nieces and one great-nephew.

He is preceded in death by grandpa and grandma Todd, brother Mark Stevens and niece BreAnna Stevens.

Walk in peace til we see you again.

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