Morris "Bud" Edwin Stevens, Jr.

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February 11, 1939 ~ July 4, 2018


Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Morris “Bud” Edwin Stevens Jr., 79, of Asheville, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville. Born in Asheville, he was the husband of Judy (Jolly) Stevens, and the son of the late Morris Edwin Stevens, Sr and Doris (Blackburn) Stevens. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Greg Stevens, in 2011. He was a member of Oakley Methodist Church, Asheville. Bud was an avid golfer and was a member of and heavily involved in the running of Municipal Golf Course. A lover of beach music, he was a referee for Buncombe County High School Basketball for 10 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his wife of 30 years, Bud is survived by a son, James Stevens and his wife Ronda; a stepson, Brad Stevens; a grandson, Zachary Stevens; and a sister, Ann S. Wilson and her husband Billy, all of Asheville. An informal Time of Sharing will be held from 4 to 5 PM on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Groce Funeral Home, 856 Tunnel Road, Asheville. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 3 to 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Bud’s memory to the charity of your choice.

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  1. Judy and family. I’m so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. He was my golfing and refereeing buddy for a lot of years. We had some great times. June and I pray the peace of God will comfort you all during this time.

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  2. Dear family. I was a good friend of Bud when we were students at A.B. College in early sixties. Particularly enjoyed being in play that Bud starred In, Moliere’s, ‘The Miser’. So much fun. Condolences to the family.

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  3. Judy, so sorry for your loss. He was a precious friend to so many. Loved golf, dancing, the beach, and always fun to be around. He will be missed by many. I will always remember the song he sang to me when Cracker Jack the beagle died. His humor and smile will be missed by all.

    Quite the character who loved life to the fullest. You and the family will be in our prayers

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  4. Judy,Words can’t begin to tell you how broken my heart is for you. Bud was ‘One of a Kind’, for sure!Loved him and you like family. Treasured Memories of all the trips and fun we had all through the years. He will surly be missed. Dickie & Brenda

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  5. Judy,Words can’t begin to tell you how broken my heart is for you. Bud was ‘One of a Kind’, for sure!Loved him and you like family. Treasured Memories of all the trips and fun we had all through the years. He will surly be missed. Dickie & Brenda

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  6. Dearest Judy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We can’t think of Bud without thinking of his golf game and memoribilia. Blessings to you and your family…

    We will keep you in our thoughts and hearts.

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  7. I was fortunate to have known ‘Bud’ for over 60 years. He was a great friend and was so good to me when I returned to Asheville to take care of my father. He and Judy would pick me up to go eat and then play cards or dominoes. Also, I have so many memories of our high school days. Farewell my friend.

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  8. Prayers to all family. Just talked to Bud 2 weeks ago. Great man know he’s hitting it long and straight in heaven. God bless everyone. Jeff Boone

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  9. Dear Stevens Family,

    We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one. We are golf buddies of Bud and he will be missed. He was such a fun person to be around. We are so sorry

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  10. Judy and family,
    Bud and I were on the ’61-’62 Asheville Biltmore Jr. College basketball team together. I hold many memories of that and riding in the very back seat of the old AB station wagon, facing rearward, to away games. He kept us all in stitches – one good fellow.
    Condolences to you and yours, Judy & Dick Allen

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  11. Stevens Family, Ann and Bill: Our memories go back to the good old days when we worked at Biltmore Dairy Farms, and played softball together in the City League. Those were the days when we won the City wide tournament and all things were blessings and Bud was a blessing to know and He was a good friend and always treated others with respect. He will be missed, the world could use more men like Bud Stevens. You are in our thoughts and our prayers may God comfort your hearts and give you strength for the weeks ahead.
    Terry and Barbara Burnette

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  12. Judy. I am so sorry to hear about Bud. I just found out about it this morning. I moved to Myrtle Beach 2 years ago, so I don’t get a lot of information from Asheville. There’s not many of the old gang left. Wish we all could have gotten together one more time.
    Take care and if you are ever in the Myrtle Beach area, I would love to see you.

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