Charlie Stevens Jr., 79, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Monday morning in his residence with his loving wife by his side.
Born in Spartanburg, S.C., on January 6, 1944, he was the son of the late Charlie and Mattie (Claiborne) Stevens, Sr.
He was a graduate of Carter High School, Spartanburg, S.C.
Charlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as an MP in the 82nd Airborne.
He was a member of Union Baptist Church, Allentown, where he served as a deacon and also, the Masonic Lodge, Coatesville, PA.
Charlie was a district manager at NAPA Filters for 30 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Geraldine "Gerry" Stevens in 2000; son, Kevin J. and nine siblings.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Yvonne (Harris), to whom he was married 19 years; daughters: Danell P. Perkins, wife of Shawn, of Myrtle Beach, SC; Yolanda Harris, of Wilkes Barre; and Audra Harris, of CA; sons: Craig A. Stevens, husband of Sarah, of Myrtle Beach, SC; Russell Harris, of Pittston; and Lamont Harris, of Wilkes Barre; sister, Priscilla Mack, wife of Gregory, of MD; 13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 16th, at 11:00 a.m. at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc.,
1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with Pastor Benjamin Hailey officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home.
Interment with military honors will follow in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
The family request contributions in Charlie's memory be sent to: Union Baptist Church, 302 N. 6th St., Allentown, PA 18102.
Lord- Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
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