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Celebrating

Joe Martin Stevens February 4, 1953—July 1, 2020

Service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2020

South Crossett Missionary Baptist Church 2201 South Main St., Crossett, Arkansas 71635 Pastors Don Justice and Barry Carter, officiating

the Life of

Obituary

For the Lord takes delight in his people;

He crowns the humble with victory.

Psalm 149:4

Joe Martin Stevens, 67, of Crossett, passed away Wednesday, July 1,

2020. He was born on February 4, 1953, to Martin and Lenore Stevens. He

worked as a Heavy Lift Specialist on projects in countries around the

world, including Australia, South Africa, and Canada, among many oth-

ers. This was his profession by trade, but his family often claimed he was a

spy ironically, because he was a man who stood apart from most, and

he was always known to carry a briefcase, even though it was packed

with coloring books, crayons, etc. to give to less fortunate children on his

travels.

Joe grew up in Herald, IL, was a graduate of Carmi High School, re-

ceived his Associate’s Degree, and eventually retired from CB&I. He was

saved and baptized as a teenager and continued to serve the Lord with

a passion for volunteering at the church. He dearly loved South Crossett

Missionary Baptist Church and her pastors and often spent his free time

mowing the churchyard, tending to the sign, or making sure things were

in place for events.

Joe was a warm-hearted man with a unique sense of humor who always

supported others with his generosity and willingness to help them when-

ever needed.

He often enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and doing yard work. He had a

love for dogs and cats and especially children, but most of all, he

adored his family and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with

them and reading books to his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin Daniel Stevens and Doro-

thy Lenore Martin Stevens, along with two brothers, Jack, and Jeff Ste-

vens.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Terri Maxwell Stevens of

Crossett; three daughters, Adrien Stevens Welsh (Lucas) of Fort McMur-

ray, Alberta, Canada, Haylee Stevens Pepper (fiancé’ Conrad Clark) of

Crossett, and Savannah Stevens of Bossier City, LA; four grandchildren,

Justice and Kamille Welsh and Charlie and Hazel Pepper; his father-in-

law, Alan Maxwell (Glenda) of Crossett; two sisters-in-law, Janet Stevens

of Harrisburg, IL, and Loretta Stevens of St. Louis, MO; two brothers-in-law,

Glenn Maxwell (Kathy) of Crossett, and Keith Maxwell (Paula) of Winns-

boro, LA; along with; one niece, Natalie Stevens; three nephews, Tom,

David, and Robert Stevens; and a host of friends.

Order of Service

Song: “Lead Me Home”

Song: “I’ll Fly Away” by the 3 M’s

Processional “This World Is Not My Home” by the 3 M’s

Memorial Tribute Slideshow presented by Medders Funeral Home

Obituary Reading and Personal Comments by Bro. Don Justice

Video of Lucas Welsh

Message by Bro. Barry Carter

Congregational Hymns:

“Glad Reunion Day” and “God Bless America” Led by Phillip Kelley

Closing Prayer by Bro. Barry Carter

Recessional

“When The Saints Go Marching In” and “What A Day That Will Be”

** This service will be live-streamed per family’s request**

Interment:

Antioch Cemetery

Pallbearers:

Greg Sivils, John Marter, Tim Gibbs, Mark Fabre,

Lane Kelley, Greg Kelley, Larry McCurley, Steven Maxwell,

Keith Maxwell, Glenn Maxwell, and David Maxwell

Honorary Pallbearers:

The men of SCMBC and Joe’s former Co-workers

Joe’s family would like

To thank each of you for your prayers,

and compassion during this difficult time.

May God bless each of you.