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Ruvell Russell Stevenson
Jun 2, 1931 - Apr 4, 2021
Posted by Terry Dudley
Browns
Funeral Service
(permission granted)
Ruvell Russell Stevenson was born on June 2, 1931 To Bennie
and Estella Thompson Stevenson. He departed this life in the
early morning hours of Resurrection Sunday, April 4,2021.
Ruvell was a meek and humble child as was told to us by his
mother and echoed through the years by his siblings that
throughout his childhood he only got 1 spanking due to
misinformation told by his sister (smile). Dad accomplished
many things in his life graduating from Booker T. Washington
in Tishomingo, OK and going on to serve in the Military. He
was an entrepreneur trying his hands at many endeavors
including a small grocery business aided by mom which helped
out the neighbors, friends and families in our community. He
was also the brainchild in starting our first northside
neighborhood youth and recreation center which led to his
collaboration with Community Action in bringing in Early
Childhood Education and the start of The Tishomingo Head
start. He returned to higher education pursuing his dream of
Food Service Management which he would use in his career for
the next 30 plus years working in 5 surrounding counties of
the INCA Head start Area ensuring that no child go hungry.
He also spent time serving his community in public service
as a City Councilman for a number of years and also a member
of the Tishomingo School Board. Dad Was Baptized into the
Holiness Faith and served in many trusted positions at the
Mount Olive Church of God In Christ where he served
faithfully until failing health permitted him from doing so.
Ruvell was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers,
Marvin, James and Onsby and five sisters Berniece,
Clementine, Argerene, Florence, and Dorothy.
Ruvell leaves to mourn his passing the mother of his
children, Jewel Stevenson, his four sons, Author Ray, Lamarr
(Gabriele), Randy and Tarence (Amber) his six daughters,
Joyce, Medina, Rosalyn, Beverly, Sandra (Greg), Angelia
(Gary) and his baby girl Sharhonda Stevenson (Mindy).
His siblings, sisters, Estelle, Reta Jo and Ora Lee and
brothers, Leonard and Otis (Patty) 17 Grandchildren, 32
Great Grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins
and friends.
Ruvell was LOVED BY All And Dad Never met a stranger!
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