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Mr. David Ray Stevens, age 54, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008 at his home. After a long, courageous battle with cancer he left this earth to be with Jesus in his eternal heavenly home. David was born December 15, 1953 in Loris a son of Myrtle Viola Hardee Stevens and the late Phillip Ray Stevens. He was a Christian and a member of Cane Branch Baptist Church. David graduated from Loris High School in 1972. He loved God and his church family and enjoyed singing in the church choir. David was a hard working man who always had a smile for everyone. He was an employee of Conway Mills for twenty five years and then worked at Loris Healthcare System for the last nine years as an electrician. He was always willing to help anyone who needed him. David loved old things, working with his hands, bulldogs, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. His most earthly treasure was his family. David is survived by his wife, whom he married on May 30, 1992, Cindy Edwards Stevens of Loris; his mother: Myrtle Viola Hardee Stevens of Loris; two children: JoAnne Stevens Turner and her husband Marty of Nichols and Mindy Stevens Powell and her husband Kyle of Loris; two brothers: Michael Stevens and his wife Gwen and Danny Stevens and his wife Judy all of Loris; three grandchildren: Anthony Cub Turner of Nichols, and Dylan Ray Powell and Riley Renee Powell both of Loris; his mother-in-law: Retha Bellamy of Loris; his sister-in-law: Brenda Boyd and her husband Johnny of Loris; and many nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank everyone for all the love, help, and support that was shown to David and to them throughout the past year. The family would also like to thank Dr. Robert Stuart and the staff of Hollings Cancer Center and all the staff of 5 West MUSC-Ashley River Tower for all the kind and compassionate care they gave David. May God richly bless each one who had a part in taking care of him. They are also thankful for the staff of Charleston Hope Lodge and the many friends they made while there. The family will receive friends Monday, December 1, 2008 from 6-8 PM at Ward Funeral Home in Loris. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from the Cane Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrell Smith and the Rev. Alvin Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Stevens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Charleston Hope Lodge, c/o the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or to the Cane Branch Baptist Church Building Fund, 760 Cane Branch Road, Loris, SC 29569. A guestbook is available at www.wardfuneralhome.org Ward Funeral Home of Loris, (843) 756-9273, is serving the family.

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David Ray Stevens

December 15, 1953 - November 29, 2008