James Stevenson, Sr. Obituary in Heath Springs at Stewart Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For James Stevenson, Sr.

James "Jimmy" Francis Stevenson, Sr. was called home on Friday, June 14, 2019. He was the son of the late John Stevenson and Annie Lee Thompson Stevenson. He was born July 11, 1951 in Lancaster, South Carolina. He was married to Betty Jean Coleman Stevenson.

James, affectionately known as "Jimmy" to his family and friends was a member Greater Frazier AME Zion church. Jimmy was a 1969 graduate of Barr Street High School. Jimmy was the owner of Jimmy's Paint and Vinyl Siding Business. He serviced the community for over forty years. Survivors are his wife, Betty of Lancaster, SC; one son James Francis Stevenson, Jr. of Lancaster, SC; one daughter, Rosalyn Stevenson Gutierrez, (Paul) of Lancaster, SC; four grandchildren, Jasmine Gutierrez, Xavier Stevenson, Isabella Gutierrez, and Jacob McManus; seven sisters-in-law, Carolyn Stevenson, Barbara A. Thompson, Katherine Brown, Fannie Smith, Shirley Gaither, Margie Sims, and Gertie Kennedy; one brother-in-law, Wendell Coleman (Lisa); two aunts, Margaret Twitty and Ruth McGriff.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm Thursday at Mt. Moriah AME Zion Church, 1532 Douglas Road Lancaster, SC 29720. Funeral Service will be conducted by Reverend Eddie Boykin with burial in the Rose Garden Memorial Cemetery.

Viewing will be Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at Stewart Funeral Home

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Forever in our hearts Jim. Michael, Melvenia Jones and the entire Gill Family.

I miss you dad from your son junior

We are saddened to hear you are grieving the recent loss of your loved one. In these tough moments, Psalms 34:18 is very comforting. It reads: “ Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Our loving God cares about us and is ready to bring us comfort if we allow him (1John 5:14). He also has made the SURE promise of a resurrection RIGHT HERE ON EARTH when it is restored into a beautiful paradise (Acts 24:15 Isaiah 55;11). See and imagine yourself welcoming back to life your dear loved one? This and more information about what God's Kingdom through his son Jesus will do after this resurrection can be found online at jw.org. Sincere and warmest condolences! ~ R&R Lopez

Our condolences go out to Betty, Rosalyn, James Jr. & family. Our awesome friend, handyman & painter will be greatly missed. Fly high Jim. R.I.H. until we meet again. If you are allowed to paint in heaven. I know those different colors are beautiful just like the person you are. Love always. Michael & Melvenia Jones, Melanie Hilton & Eddie (June),Tim & Susan Hilton,Lee & Linda Crawford, Kenney & Elaine Thompson, Edward & Brenda Johnson, Charles & Kathy Brace, Scottie (sonny)Gill & Jean & family

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. Losing someone you love is truly difficult and I know Mr. James will be dearly missed. Please know our Heavenly Father holds out promises that can help us to cope with our sorrow. One such promise is soon death will be done away with forever (Revelation 21:4) and another promise is that "there is going to be a resurrection." (Acts 24:15 and John 5: 28-29). I pray these promises from God, who cannot lie, (Titus 1:2) bring you the family much comfort.

To the Stevenson family. I am sadden to here of Jimmy's passing. He was my house painter. Not only did he paint but replaced rotten wood. He will be missed.Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Your neighbor. Jenny R Cunningham