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PFC Billy Joe Stevinson

Birth	:	22 Apr 1925
Death	:	25 Feb 2013
Burial	:	South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2233009, -94.0978012
Plot	:	Section 8
Inscription	:	PFC U S ARMY WORLD WAR II Purple Heart
Description	:	Billy Joe Stevinson, 87, Fleming, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at North Kansas City Hospital. Billy Joe was born April 22, 1925, in rural Orrick, Mo., to Jesse James and Sallie (Popejoy) Stevinson. He was a lifelong resident of the Orrick area. Billy Joe served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was one of the soldiers that fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He received four bronze stars and the Purple heart as well as the good conduct medal for his brave service. On March 22, 1949, he was united in marriage... Read More	Billy Joe Stevinson, 87, Fleming, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at North Kansas City Hospital. Billy Joe was born April 22, 1925, in rural Orrick, Mo., to Jesse James and Sallie (Popejoy) Stevinson. He was a lifelong resident of the Orrick area. Billy Joe served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was one of the soldiers that fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He received four bronze stars and the Purple heart as well as the good conduct medal for his brave service. On March 22, 1949, he was united in marriage to Shirley L. May, a marriage that spanned just a few days short of 64 years. He had worked as a truck driver for many years for Burlington Northern Freight Lines in Kansas City and later for All American Truck Lines which later became American Freight Lines from which he retired in 1984. Billy Joe was an avid gardener and loved working in his garden growing various plants. He also loved to hunt and fish and liked to joke around. He especially enjoyed and loved the time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, James R. (Jim Bob) Stevinson in 1993, and two sisters, Virginia Lacy and Freida Hayes. Survivors include his wife of nearly 64 years, Shirley L. Stevinson of the home, son, Larry Stevinson (Jody) of Fleming, daughter-in-law, Inga King of Orrick, grandchildren, Jamie Henrich (Eric), Jenny Stevinson (Jed) of Orrick, and Eric Stevinson (Amy Jo) of Lee's Summit, Mo., great grandchildren, Harley Parks, Wesley Henrich, Tyson Stevinson, Brylie Holt and Kayla Stevinson. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, at Gowing Funeral Home, Orrick. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the funeral home. Burial will follow with full military honors at South Point Cemetery near Orrick. The family suggest memorial contributions be given to the Disabled American Veterans in his memory. Online condolences may be left at www.gowingfuneralhome.com Arr.: Gowing Funeral Home, Orrick, (816) 770-3331. Published in Kansas City Star on February 27, 2013

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PFC Billy Joe Stevinson's memorial is located at: South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, USA.
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Latitude: 39.2233009
Longitude: -94.0978012

Family Members:

Parent

Jesse James Stevinson

(1889 - 1965)

Sallie Virginia Popejoy Stevinson

(1898 - 1981)

Siblings

Fredia Bernice Stevinson Hayes

(1908 - 2008)

Helen Virginia Lacy

(1917 - 1984)

Children

James Robert “Jim Bob” Stevinson

(1951 - 1993)

Flowers:

GOD bless and keep thee close to HIM and in HIS loving arms. Thanks for your Army service in WW II. Glad you made it thru the Battle of the Bulge.

Left by Anonymous on 21 Jan 2021

Left by Anonymous on 22 Jan 2021

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