Gerald Wayne Stevens

Gerald Wayne Stevens, 63 of Hampton, AR passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at home following a lengthy illness.

Born December 2, 1958 in Houma, Louisiana, he was the thirteenth child of Guy and Genevieve Draime Stevens. He earned a B.S. in Education from University of Arkansas-Monticello in 1991. He spent his life in service to others as a beloved chemistry and physics teacher at Hampton High School in Hampton, AR for 30 years.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Guy (Buddy) Stevens, James Stevens, Michael Stevens, Joseph Stevens, and Harry Stevens, and sisters Dianne Pitre, Norma Gautreaux, and his twin sister, Janice Rice DuPre'.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Stevens of Hampton, his daughter Allison Stevens (Shane Gosselink) of Hampton, and his son, Charlie Stevens (Danielle Dupre) of Houma, LA. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Violette Gosselink, Lillian Stevens, and Erik (Leo) Gosselink, who were the greatest joy of his life.

Also surviving are his brothers Thomas Stevens, John David Stevens, and Brian (Chris) Stevens all of Houma, LA and sisters Jacquelyn Regner of Anniston, AL, Linda Ward of Madisonville, LA, and Mary Cradeur of Houma, LA, along with a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Cremation services are entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. The G-40 University Book Scholarship Fund has been created and will provide an annual scholarship for one or more students graduating from Hampton High School intending to study science or education. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request contributions be made to the scholarship fund. These can be sent to: G-40 University Scholarship Fund, PO Box 40, Hampton, AR 71744.