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David "Uncle Dave" Stevens

March 31, 1956 — March 3, 2024

David "Uncle Dave" Stevens

A Celebration of Life service for David Stevens, 67, of Corinth, MS is set for Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 7pm at Magnolia Funeral Home - EAST. Visitation will be Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 5pm-7pm at Magnolia Funeral Home - EAST. Andy Stevens will officiate the service. Born March 31, 1956 in Los Angeles, California, David passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka, MS. David Edward Stevens aka Uncle Dave was one of the most interesting men to ever live. Free spirit, hippie, fun, unique, class clown, deaf (in 1 ear), ASL signer, Crazy Dave, radio DJ, hitchhiker, college football defensive lineman at only 165 lbs, surprisingly strong, Wolfman, tough, construction worker, roofer, historian, civil war reenactor, sutler, manager, Entrepreneur, franchisee, chef, caterer, reupholster, perfectionist, movie star, actor, stuntman, axe thrower, dancer, musician, Bluegrass lover, washboard & bass tub player, always on the go, never still, costume designer, tailor, outdoor lover, backyard architect, gardener, flower enthusiast, ladies man, genuine, likable, lovable, and handsome with the best hair in any room. The Life of the Party and an extremely fierce fighter. Someone recently said he was a Corinth Icon.  If you knew him you loved him, if you didn't then you simply missed out. David is survived by his son, Andy Stevens (Natalie); daughter, Amber Phillips (Hunter); 4 grandchildren, Braxton Stevens, Bowen Stevens, Journey Phillips and Jersey Phillips; sisters, Barbara Bray and Lisa Rees (Brent); best friend, Alice Nix; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Chares Stevens; mother, Mary Miller Barkley; brothers, Dan Arthur and Donald Stevens and his sister, Sue Davis.  In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. David Edward Stevens. 
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Visitation

Thursday, March 7, 2024

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Magnolia Funeral Home - East

2024 Hwy 72 East Annex, Corinth, MS 38834

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Memorial Service

Thursday, March 7, 2024

7:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Magnolia Funeral Home - East

2024 Hwy 72 East Annex, Corinth, MS 38834

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