He was born on July 2,
1939 in Hillsboro, IA, the son of Gilbert and Dorothy (Steepleton)
Stevenson. Jim graduated from Barber College in Cedar Rapids, IA.
He served in the United States Navy from 1957-1960.
Jim married Jerilynn
Dooley on April 7, 1962 in Oquawka, IL, she survives.
Jim was a self-employed
barber in Alexis for 52 years, working until very recently. He also
worked some construction and did concrete work with his son Darren.
Jim enjoyed refurbishing antique barber chairs from all over the
country.
Surviving
Jim is his wife, Jerilynn Stevenson of Alexis, one son, Darren
Stevenson of Galesburg, IL, his grandchildren; Hayley Stevenson of
St. Petersburg, FL, Asa Stevenson of Pleasant View, TN, and Alex
Stevenson of Pleasant View, TN. Also surviving is one brother, Terry
(Peg) Stevenson of Galesburg, IL, two sisters; Vivian (John) McDermet
of Gilson, IL, Sue Severns of Abingdon, IL, sister-in-law, Barb
Stevenson of Galesburg, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, one son, Jamie Stevenson, one brother, Jack
Stevenson, and one brother-in-law, Rod Severns.
Funeral Services will be
at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Alexis United
Presbyterian Church, Alexis. Interment will be in Alexis Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the
Alexis Fieldhouse, Alexis. Memorials can be made to the Alexis
United Presbyterian Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth is in
charge of the arrangements. For more information or to leave an
online condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com
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