James R. Stevens

January 31, 1946 - September 5, 2014

Mr. James R. Stevens, age 68, of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014, at Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, Kentucky. He was born January 31, 1946 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late James Buell and Sally Della Stevens. James was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed working on cars, building things and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of forty-five years, Mary Jane Sipkins Stevens; one brother, Perry Richard Keaton; three sisters, Mary Ellen Keaton, Joyce Ann Keaton and Mickey Littleton. He is survived by three daughters and son-in-laws, Sally and Troy Scarberry of Pikeville, Kentucky, Leann and Jimmy Dean Risner of Salyersville, Kentucky, Marie and Ray Perkins of Salyersville, Kentucky; twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren; two brothers, William Hue Stevens of Wickston, Michigan, Leroy Keaton of Sandy Hook, Kentucky; three sisters, Gracie Mae Fyffe of Sandy Hook, Kentucky; Margie Stevens of Reynolds, Indiana, Brenda Stevens of Indiana. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2014 in the Chapel of Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home with Brother Billy T. Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Gilliam Cemetery in Isonville, Kentucky. Friends may visit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2014 and after 9 a.m. Tuesday, until the service hour at the funeral home. Troy Scarberry Jr., James Ray Perkins and Will Tom Perkins will serve as pallbearers. James Dalton Scarberry and Terry Paul Perkins will serve as honorary pallbearers. www.waddellandwhitt.com