Jimmy D Stevens, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2022, in Huntsville, Alabama.
Jimmy graduated with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Auburn University. He started his career with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Starting as a college co-op, worked in the Mobile District, Ft. Rucker as the Resident Engineer and in Huntsville as Redstone Arsenal Resident Engineer and Area Engineer at the North Alabama Area Office. He worked on many construction and waterway projects but was proudest of his work constructing the Sparkman Center, and millions of dollars in projects at Redstone Arsenal. Following a 43-year career with the Corps of Engineers, he retired to enjoy time at the beach and many trips with his wife and family.
Jimmy married the love of his life, Evelyn Arline Whisenhant, in 1964. They raised two sons and one daughter. More than anything else in the world, Jimmy loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was humble and the kindest man we have ever known. He will be forever loved and remembered by all of those he loved.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Evelyn Whisenhant Stevens; his three children, Jimmy Stevens Jr., Cheryl (Ken) Hovanes, and John (Sherri) Stevens; his grandchildren, Joshua and Emma Hovanes; and sister, Anne Stevens Boothe (Alan). Preceding him in death were his parents, Sidney and Grace Stevens, and sister, June Stevens Brown, of Zion Chapel, Alabama.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 14 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home with the service following at 2 p.m. in the chapel. The graveside service will follow at Huntsville Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, Jimmy’s wish was for donations to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
