Lander Stevens, age 78, of Leighton Road in Irvine, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the Baptist Health in Richmond following a long illness. He was born December 13, 1945, and was the son of the late Joyce Puckett Stevens and Charlie Stevens. He retired after working thirty years for the Irvine Municipal Utilities where he made many lifelong friends. He had lived in Estill County all his life. He is survived by:
His wife of 59 years: Stella Horn Stevens
1 daughter: Charlotte Ann (Todd) Tipton - Estill Co.
1 son: Roy Lee Stevens - Estill Co.
Daughter-in-law: Karen Jean Stevens - Estill Co.
1 sister: Wilma Stevens - Estill Co.
1 brother: Darrell (Janet) Stevens - Estill Co.
5 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael David Stevens, his grandson, Michael Kyle Stevens, 3 sisters, Carol McKinney, Glenna Stevens, Virginia Stevens, and 2 brothers, Charlie and Dale Stevens.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 16, 11 AM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Adrian McKinney officiating. Burial will be at the Hoover Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6 to 9 PM.
Pallbearers: James Crank, Lander Rylee Tipton, Joshua Stevens, Jaccob Stevens, Phillip Stevens, and Stevie Young
Honorary Pallbearers: Eddie Young, Roger Burns, Darrell Stevens and Tim Puckett
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the whole staff of Baptist Health Richmond ICU for doing an amazing job taking care of Lander like family. Also, a special thank you to the #1 dialysis nurse, Tina.
