After the clouds, the sunshine; After the winter, the spring
After the clouds, the sunshine; After the winter, the spring; After the shower, the rainbow; For life is a changeable thing. After the night, the morning; Bidding all darkness cease; After life’s cares and sorrows, The comfort and sweetness of peace. Author Unknown
The Stevenson Family Acknowledgment We, the family of Mr. Izell Stevenson, wish to express our most sincere gratitude to each of you for the many comforting gestures of kindness that have been extended during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you for your thoughtfulness. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder 803.254.2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
Reflections of His Life
The Order of Service Reverend Roosevelt Edmonds, Presiding
Mr. Izell “Zell” Stevenson, 60, was born March 30, 1956 in Hopkins, South Carolina to the late Mabel Stevenson. He departed this life on September 30, 2016 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina. Izell, was raised in Hopkins, better known as “Barbertown”. He attended school in Richland School District One and was employed by Owens Steel of Columbia for 15 years.
Later in life, when Zell’s health started to decline, he began living with his aunt, Susie Booker after she relocated back to Hopkins from New York in 1998. Ms. Susie Booker was Izell’s primary caregiver for almost 20 years and was by his side at the time of his passing.
Mr. Stevenson was predeceased by his mother, Mable Stevenson of New York. He is survived by three brothers: Michael Stevenson of Hopkins, South Carolina, Kenneth Charles Stevenson and Fred Henry, both of New York; and a sister, Bernadette (Cliff) Horton of Texas. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his step-grandmother, Martha Davis; his aunts: Laura Mack, Susie Booker, Vermell (James) Chapman, Patricia Davis, Linda Davis, Sylvialene (Terrance) Brown and Debra Ann Young, all of Hopkins, South Carolina; his uncles: John “Uncle June” Stevenson, Jr., Maybank (Ruby) Howell, and Lewis, Calvin and Sam Davis, all of Hopkins, South Carolina; and a host of other loving relatives and caring friends who pray that he rests in peace. In loving memory of loved ones close to Izell’s heart who have passed on: Jessie Bell Jordan, aunt Kenneth “Big Kenny” Jordan, cousin Willie “Double G” Jordan, cousin Joseph “Big Joe” or “Catfish” Stevenson, uncle Oliver James “O.J.” Stevenson Joseph “Lil Joe” Stevenson, cousin Earl Carter, uncle Willie Earl Stevenson, cousin
Prelude
Processional
Final Farewell to Our Beloved “Zell” ........................... Bostick-Tompkins Staff Hymn of Praise
Scripture Readings .......................................................... Pastor Yolanda F. Bowers Prayer of Comfort .....................................................................Elder Rachel Dickson
Solo ................................................................................................................... Morris Scott
Remarks (three minutes please) ........................................................... Michael Hopkins Colt Johnson
Solo ............................................................................................................ Regina Hopkins
Words of Comfort .................................................. Reverend Roosevelt Edmonds Benediction and Closing Prayer Recessional
The Stevenson Family Acknowledgment We, the family of Mr. Izell Stevenson, wish to express our most sincere gratitude to each of you for the many comforting gestures of kindness that have been extended during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you for your thoughtfulness. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder 803.254.2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
Reflections of His Life
The Order of Service Reverend Roosevelt Edmonds, Presiding
Mr. Izell “Zell” Stevenson, 60, was born March 30, 1956 in Hopkins, South Carolina to the late Mabel Stevenson. He departed this life on September 30, 2016 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina. Izell, was raised in Hopkins, better known as “Barbertown”. He attended school in Richland School District One and was employed by Owens Steel of Columbia for 15 years.
Later in life, when Zell’s health started to decline, he began living with his aunt, Susie Booker after she relocated back to Hopkins from New York in 1998. Ms. Susie Booker was Izell’s primary caregiver for almost 20 years and was by his side at the time of his passing.
Mr. Stevenson was predeceased by his mother, Mable Stevenson of New York. He is survived by three brothers: Michael Stevenson of Hopkins, South Carolina, Kenneth Charles Stevenson and Fred Henry, both of New York; and a sister, Bernadette (Cliff) Horton of Texas. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his step-grandmother, Martha Davis; his aunts: Laura Mack, Susie Booker, Vermell (James) Chapman, Patricia Davis, Linda Davis, Sylvialene (Terrance) Brown and Debra Ann Young, all of Hopkins, South Carolina; his uncles: John “Uncle June” Stevenson, Jr., Maybank (Ruby) Howell, and Lewis, Calvin and Sam Davis, all of Hopkins, South Carolina; and a host of other loving relatives and caring friends who pray that he rests in peace. In loving memory of loved ones close to Izell’s heart who have passed on: Jessie Bell Jordan, aunt Kenneth “Big Kenny” Jordan, cousin Willie “Double G” Jordan, cousin Joseph “Big Joe” or “Catfish” Stevenson, uncle Oliver James “O.J.” Stevenson Joseph “Lil Joe” Stevenson, cousin Earl Carter, uncle Willie Earl Stevenson, cousin
Prelude
Processional
Final Farewell to Our Beloved “Zell” ........................... Bostick-Tompkins Staff Hymn of Praise
Scripture Readings .......................................................... Pastor Yolanda F. Bowers Prayer of Comfort .....................................................................Elder Rachel Dickson
Solo ................................................................................................................... Morris Scott
Remarks (three minutes please) ........................................................... Michael Hopkins Colt Johnson
Solo ............................................................................................................ Regina Hopkins
Words of Comfort .................................................. Reverend Roosevelt Edmonds Benediction and Closing Prayer Recessional
