Larry Joseph Stevens

December 30, 1947 - October 23, 2018

Larry Joseph Stevens, age 70 of Mattoon, IL peacefully passed away at 7:20 P.M., Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his residence. Services will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Larry was born December 30, 1947 in Tuscola, IL the son of the late Jonah and Effie (Grubb) Stevens. He married Angie K. Lawhorn on June 10, 1980. He is survived by his loving wife, Angie Stevens of Mattoon, IL; three children, Chrystal G. Stevens and her companion Cory of Mattoon, IL, Thomas J. Stevens and his companion Beth of Windsor, IL, Pamela L. Woods and husband Brian of Newton, IL; nine grandchildren, Emma, Aubrie, Hadley, Maisyn, Ryatt, Aeric, Natalie, Lydia, Noah; and two brother-in-law’s, Larry Groene and family, Curtis Lawhorn and family. He is preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. Larry was a farmer for Welsh’s family farm and a member of the East Harrison Street Church of God in Charleston, IL. He had a passion for demolition cars and spent his free time working on vehicles. He enjoyed playing country music on his guitar for all to hear. However, Larry’s most cherished moments were the ones spent with his family and grandchildren and his memory will live on through them. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.