James Stevens

James William Stevens, aged 71, of Greenville, passed away in the comfort of his home on November 1, 2025, nearly one year after losing his wife of 42 years, Sharon Stevens. He was an outgoing, kind-hearted man who loved to make people laugh with practical jokes, one-liners, and quips of all kinds. If you had the pleasure of meeting Jim, you would have heard a joke or two; if you never had the pleasure of meeting him, he’s still going to make you laugh (or roll your eyes) - here is a joke from his notebook: “What’s the difference between arguing with your wife and arguing with a knife? One of them has a point!“ Jim will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Jim and Nickie Stevens, Tom and Ruby Stevens, and Tammy and Kevin Velding; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his siblings, Mike Stevens and Sherry Newman, Julie and Bob Baar, and John and Heather Stevens; brothers and sisters-in-law; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Barbara Stevens. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 10, at 2 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Keith DeYoung officiating. The burial will take place at Jamestown Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.