Ronnie Stevens (PaPa) of Ennis, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 77. He died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Ronnie was born on December 29, 1945, in Ennis, Texas, to Alfred and Katheryn Brumley Stevens. Ronnie loved All things outdoors.

In 1984 he married the love of his life, Mary Warren. They lived together almost inseparable for over 39 years.

For numerous years Ronnie worked for Southwestern Bell and AT&T before forming his own business, Stevens Systems.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Stevens; children, Jana Stevens (Mary), Kristi Falkenbach (Jeff), Kelley Tidwell (Gary), Kirby Green (Sharla), Jalea Green and his sister, Nona Brock. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and beloved friends.

In lieu of flowers a memorial can be made to the American Cancer Society .

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, from noon until 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.

A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Gary Tidwell officiating. Pallbearers will be Corey Tidwell, Zanic Butler, Dalton Svehlak, Kyle Barto, Dilan Green and Jacob Green. Internment will follow in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.

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