Leroy Stevens

Leroy "Lee" Stevens, age 83, of Benton, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. He was born March 3, 1933 in Monette, Arkansas to the late Clifton and Augustia (Sutterfield) Stevens. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict actively for two years aboard the USS Wyandot with his brother Hubert Stevens and two years aboard the USS Diamond Head. He then served four years in the Navy Reserve. Lee was baptized in 1957 at First Baptist Church of Benton and has been a member of the church since that time. He barbered for three years. Lee retired from Alcoa after 31 years where he worked as an equipment operator. He was an avid fisherman and loved to camp with his wife in their fifth wheel RV at Lake DeGray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Scottie Sue Stevens; and brothers, Hershel Stevens of Marmaduke and Virnis Stevens of Jonesboro. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Wilson and husband, John of Benton; three grandchildren, Aaron Wilson and wife, Suzanne of Cary, North Carolina, Christie Pinney and husband, Dr. Ted Pinney of Benton, Julie Bittle and husband, Matthew of Benton; his six great-grandchildren, Tyler and Tatum Pinney, Jackson and Mollie Bittle, and Chelsea and Bryce Wilson; a sister, Sue Hester of Paragould, brother, Herman Stevens of Clio, Michigan, brother Hubert Stevens of Paragould, brother C.L. Stevens of Paragould; special cousin-in-law, Lou Ann Kingston of Benton; and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 8 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). The funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. with Dr. Rick Grant officiating with interment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Serving as pallbearers will be Aaron Wilson, Dr. Ted Pinney, Tyler Pinney, Matthew Bittle, Jackson Bittle, and Kerry Stevens. Lee's family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the entire Mt. Carmel community for the care and love given to him during his four years spent at Mt. Carmel. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Civitan Services, P.O. Box 368, Benton, Ark. 72015, First Baptist Church of Benton – Building Fund, 211 S. Market St., Benton, Ark. 72015 or Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House, 23157 I-30, Bryant, Ark. 72022. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.