James W. Stevenson

James W. Stevenson, 86, of Westport passed away at 11:55pm Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the Morning Breeze Health Campus in Greensburg. He was born at home on Poplar Ridge in Jefferson County near Canaan on March 15, 1929 the son of Dale and Grace Elston Stevenson. He was married to Mary Lou Rose on February 27, 1970 and she preceded him in death on February 4, 2008. Survivors include three sons Gwen (Sharon) Stevenson of Munfordville, Kentucky, Jamie Stevenson of Madison, and William Stevenson of Milroy; one daughter Connie Purdum of Arvada, Colorado; one step-son Jim Lattire of Columbus; one step-daughter Karla Howard of Athens, Tennessee; 7 grandchildren; two sisters Dorothy Green of Canaan and Mary (Bill) Konkle of Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Stevenson was a former employee of Smith & Sons Garage in Versailles. He was also a trucker having driven for Baylor Trucking and also Delta Faucet. He also trucked independently hauling feed and water locally. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 25 at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Adams Lutheran Cemetery near Batesville. Visitation will be on Friday from 10am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Adams Cemetery in care of the funeral home.