Billy Joe

Stevens

Billy Joe Stevens, 95, of Copperas Cove, Texas, formerlyof Sweetwater, was called home on February 12th, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on August 25, 1928, in Sweetwater, TX.  He married Jewell Anita Taylor on May 13th, 1950, and they were blessed with two sons Gary Lynn Paris and Billy Don Stevens. They also had four daughters, Deborah Jean Dumas, Karen Kay Haveman, Vicky Jo Lamb, and Lisa Ann Clark. Billy became "Papaw" to 17 Grandkids, 18 Great Grandkids, and 5 Great-Great Grandkids. Also, multiple nieces and nephews. He had the best smile and contagious laughter; He was a prankster, loved to make people laugh and he never met a stranger.

Billy retired from Lone Star Cement after 36 years. After Jewell passed away he moved to Chandler, Texas for 22 years and has lived with Vicky and Mike Lamb the past 7 years at Copperas Cove. During his retirement, he started numerous successful business adventures to include, a snow cone stand, bike repair, selling Nike shirts and caps and in later years, taking night shifts to care for the elderly. Papaw's passion was building and fixing things in his shop, At the young age of 94, he built himself an electric bike and even took it for a spin or two!  But more than anything, he loved Jesus and spending time with his family and friends. Billy's family will miss him more than words can say, as at 95 years old, he has been their rock for decades.

He is preceded in death by his wife Jewell Anita Stevens, his parents: Clarence & Estella Stevens and siblings: James LeRoy Stevens, Chuck Stevens, Betty Hall, Clarice Rose, Nina Ruth Carriger, and Lois Stevens, sons Gary Lynn Paris and Billy Don Stevens, daughters Deborah Jean Dumas and Karen Kay Haveman. He is survived by his daughters Vicky Lamb & Mike Lamb of Copperas Cove, Tx and Lisa Clark & Kevin Clark of Waco, TX.

Graveside Services will be held at Sweetwater Cemetery, Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Ron McElyea officiating. The family visitation is Friday, February 16th, 2024, from 6pm-8pm McCoy Funeral Home.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Craig Groves, Brent Groves, John Taylor, Heath Phillips, Jaden Phillips, Joshua Vaughan, Dyllen Workman, Nathan Smith, & Nicholas Smith.

Memorials may be made to: Altus Hospice of Temple, Texas or to one's favorite charity.