Garland "Gene" Stevens

Garland “Gene” Stevens, 86, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Lake, WV, departed this life on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House at Charleston, WV.

He was born December 4, 1936, at Chelyan, WV, a son of the late Edward and Xenia Woodrum Stevens.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gilpin Stevens; 12 brothers; and 3 sisters.

Gene was a skilled upholsterer. He also proudly served in the United States Army. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching Westerns.

Those left to cherish his memory are one daughter, Sue Gore; one son, Gary (Kellie) Stevens; and two grandchildren, Kyle (Sarah) Gore and Jessica (Chris) Gann. Additionally, Gene leaves behind many nieces and nephews along with a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel at Chapmanville, WV.

Burial will follow in the Baldwin Cemetery at Lake, WV, where Military Graveside Rites will be conducted. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Chapmanville, WV.

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