(Johnson City, TN)
Jeremy Lynn Stevens, an endearing friend to all who knew him, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. He was 35.
Jeremy, of 206 W Chilhowie Johnson City, TN was born January 16, 1980, to parents Debra Darlene Mathes Crum and Jerry Lynn Stevens, both also of Johnson City TN. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School, where he worked closely & passionately thru the years with the basketball and football programs.
He was a dedicated employee of Daniel Boone High School Janitorial Services as well as The City of Johnson City Carver Recreation Center, where he had also spent many cherished days growing up and making an impact on the community and everyone that crossed his path.
Jeremy, gentle, gracious, and thorough in all aspects of his life, leaves behind many loved ones to honor that memory, in addition to his parents; his sisters, Michele Mason, Chasaty Greenlee, Shereece Buford, Shamus Stevens, Essence Love, Nyrashia Love, Anashia Love, all of Johnson City, TN; Angel (Terrance) Turner of Elizabethton, TN; Kendra (Derek) Scruggs of Lawrenceville, GA; Tasha Greenlee of Atlanta, GA; his brothers, Scotty (Susan) Fain, Todd Conley, Orville Buford of Johnson City, TN; David Fair of Clifton, TN; Keyon Crum of Spartanburg, SC. God Parents, Clarence & Margaret Easterly. A very special dear nephew Michaeus Rowe; An abundance of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great- nieces, as well as a pivotal mentor, role model and father figure, Kenneth “Herb” Greenlee.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jacquetta & Luther Mathes, fraternal grandparents Clyde & Jennie Mae Stevens, Uncles Melvin Stevens & Michael Fields, Aunts Arletha “Argo” Adams & Pam McKinney.
The family sincerely thanks everyone wholeheartedly, that has been touched by Jeremy’s selflessness, friendship, and genuine interaction. A special thanks to Carver Recreation Center, Daniel Boone & Science Hill High School (faculty, staff, & students), Jims Motorcycle, Select Seven Credit Union, City of Johnson City, and Capone’s.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Friendship Baptist Church in Johnson City.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. prior to the services.
Professional Services provided by Birchette Mortuary, Inc., 219 E. Millard St., Johnson City, TN 423-926-6013. www.birchettemortuary.com
