Obituary of William Isaac Stevens

Mr. William Isaac Stevens, age 95, a resident of Winter Haven, FL passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. Mr. Stevens was born on January 28, 1926 in Madison, FL to Mr. & Mrs. Charlie and Ida (Carnegie) Stevens. He and his late wife, Bernice lberea (Swan) Stevens (of St. Thomas, VI) were Winter Haven residents since 1991, they moved to the area from Washington, DC. William served in the United States Army for 23 years, witha rank of Sargent. He participated in the Korean War (1950), Italian Campaign (1945), the Battle of the Bulge (1944), and World War II (1943). He was known affectionately by some as ''General." He was a member of Winter Haven Worship Center under Pastor Jeff Conner. He had the distinction of being the oldest known Usher of any church. He loved engaging in conversation with people.

William  is preceded in  death  by his wife of  65 years - Bernice Stevens (2017) and three daughters Doretha Brown (2009), Alicia Stevens (1983), Dana Denise Stevens {birth), stepdaughter Janet Kirkpatrick (2019), and son-in-law Charlie C. Hilliard Ill (2019), grandson-s Joshua Brown (1981}, and Brandon Michael Hilliard (1994).

William is survived by his loving daughters- Pastor Shannon Hilliard (Winter Haven), Laveda Stevens (Lakeland, FL), and  stepdaughter  Ava Brooks (Maryland}; Grandchildren - David Cuddle (Washington DC), Maxie Stevens (Washington DC), Keith Brown (Belgium), Aisha Brown Beasley (Maryland), Katrina Overstreet {Indiana), Tenneille Alton Sanders (Florida}, JoNathan Hilliard, Keilah Hilliard, Kristen Hilliard Hathcock, all of Florida, and Jason Numer Roberts (California). Also, a host of great and great, great grandchildren. Also, nieces Lula Thomas (Georgia), Teresa Thomas (Maryland), and nephew Matthew Thomas (Virginia).

Public Visitation Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 10 - 10:30 AM with a Funeral Service to follow at the Winter Haven Worship Center, 1835 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven, FL. Interment with full Military Honors will be Monday, February 22, 2021 at FL National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

Arrangements by KerseyFuneral Home, Auburndale, Fl.