Murry Stevens
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Mr. Murry Stevens, 87, of Corby Blvd., South Bend, IN passed away at his residence on February 2, 2021 of a broken heart after losing his beloved wife.
Murry was born in Memphis, TN on March 8, 1933 to Bailey and Darphelia (Webb-Stevens) who both preceded him in death.
Murry moved to Chicago, IL then moved to Benton Harbor, MI in 1951. In 1956 he moved to South Bend, IN and met the love of his life Willabea Moore whom he united in holy matrimony on October 22, 1960. Willabea preceded him in death in 2020. His daughter Evette Webster preceded him in death along with a step-son Gary Moore Sr., five sisters Jeanette (Herman) Brown, Louise Garrett, Myrtle Morrow, Ernestine (John) Parker and Bobbie Jean (John) Ward, four brothers Eddie, Billy, Curtis, and Richard Stevens, a granddaughter Silvia L. Henry and a son-in-law LeAndrew Walton.
Murry worked as a paint mixer 30 years for AM General and retired in 1996. He also was a member of the Elks Lodge 298 since 1983, where he enjoyed a lot of his free time.
Survivors left to cherish his memory include two daughters Reah (Troy) Stevens-Hill of South Bend, IN and Silvia (Henry) Walton, three sons Michael (Debby) Byers both of Benton Harbor, MI, Willie Walker of Toledo,OH and Gary Webster of Oklahoma City, OK, 25 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at Alford's Mortuary on Friday February 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted with Alford's Mortuary. Visit our webpage to send condolences to family at: www.alfordsmortuaryinc.com