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Leon P. STEVENS

JONESBORO -- Leon P. Stevens, 83, of Jonesboro died Friday, June 9, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.

Born at Cash, the son of Dr. James Henry and Ethel Mae (Powell) Stevens, he lived in Harbor City, Calif., for 20 years and moved to Jonesboro 22 years ago.

Mr. Stevens was a member of Stone Street Church of Christ and a member of the VFW of Paragould. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. Mr. Stevens was also a retired math teacher at Peary Junior High in Gardena, Calif.

Survivors include his wife, Alice M. Stevens of the home; three sons, Randy Stevens of Jonesboro, Vendis Stevens of Fort Smith and Dan Stevens of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Brenda Reddick of Paragould; a brother, Leslie Stevens of Torrance, Calif; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Jesse Stevens, Zachary Stevens, Jimmy Martin, Bryan Stover, Vendis Stevens and Chris Wilson.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home