James "Jimmy" Stevens

Lake Arthur

A funeral mass for Mr. James Edward Stevens, 93, will be held on Wednesday April 19, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Father Jay Alexius officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday April 18, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a rosary recited at 6:00 p.m.  It will resume on Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. until the time to go to the church at 1:15 p.m.

Mr. Stevens was born on July 7, 1929, in Lake Arthur to John and Corinne Sweeney Stevens. He passed away on April 15, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Jimmy was a high school graduate of Lake Arthur High class of 1948. He was selected as the most outstanding player on the football team his senior year. After graduation he served honorably in the United States Navy.  He then went on to work for The Superior Oil Company and then retired from Mobil after thirty-six years. He married the one and only love of his life, Lula Trahan on May 27, 1957.  He was a godly man and always kept a strong relationship with our Lord. He was a wonderful husband, father and PaPaw and loved spending time with his family above all else. His quick wit and sense of humor was his true nature. His soft heart and loving nature will never be forgotten, and he will always be loved.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lula Trahan Stevens; two daughters, Jackie and Angie Stevens both of Lake Arthur; two sons, Randy (Christy) Stevens of Lake Arthur, Greg (Julie) Stevens of Cypress, TX; eight grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death, by his parents; and two brothers, Irvin Bussy and Freddie Stevens.