James E. Stevens

(Nov. 14, 2009)

James E. "Jim" Stevens of Sweetwater, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 14. Mr. Stevens was a member and deacon of the North Sweetwater Baptist Church and was retired from the Sweetwater Police Department. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army.

He was 89.

Preceded in death by: his wife, Kate Colquitt Stevens; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Sherman Watson; parents, Henry and Mamie Sue Stevens; sister, Margaret Haskins; and brothers, Earl and Elbert Stevens.

Survivors include: grandson and wife-Gary D. and Donna Watson of Knoxville;

Granddaughter-Tracey Watson of Sweetwater;

Great-granddaughters-Jennifer and Allison Watson of Knoxville;

Sister-Lena Belle Floyd of Sweetwater;

Sister-in-law-Huttie Bledsoe of Sweetwater;

Several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, Nov. 16, at the North Sweetwater Baptist Church from 6-8 p.m. with the funeral service to follow with Rev. Don Rockholt and Dr. Gerald Atkins officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday at the Sweetwater Memorial Park for an 11 a.m. interment with full military honors provided by the Sweetwater V.F.W. Gold Star Post #5156 and members of the Monroe County D.A.V. Chapter 93. Sweetwater Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.