Joseph "Joe" Stevenson's Obituary
Joseph "Joe" Stevenson, age 58, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 in his home.
Joe was born on December 31, 1962 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son of Jerald and Odell (Daffron) Stevenson. On October 23, 1982, he married Joyce Elaine Laird in the First Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL and she survives. Joe had worked as a manager of MotoMart, DuQuoin, IL and later worked as a deliveryman for H&R Agri-Power, Vergennes, IL. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and collecting guns and John Wayne memorabilia.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Joyce Stevenson of DuQuoin, IL; two sons, Joseph (Laura) Stevenson of Belle Rive, IL and Joshua (Maggie) Stevenson of DuQuoin, IL; two brothers, Jeffery (Belinda) Stevenson of Pontoon Beach, IL and James (Margie) Stevenson of Pinckneyville, IL; a sister, Susan (Jack) Biggs of Brownstown, IL; six grandchildren, Ben, Logan, Brenna, Bryce, Cassidy, and Judd; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. with Brother Rob Mathis Officiating. Interment will be at Mueller Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Sisters of St. Mary Hospice.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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