Mr. James Leavertis Stevens Jr. affectionately known as Babylee was born August 7, 1943, in Tampa Fl. James Leavertis was the older of the 1st set of twins born to his mother the late Mrs. Beatrice Stevens Lasing and his father the late Mr. James L. Stevens Sr.

He attended public schools in Hillsborough County. He played football on the varsity team at Blake High School and went on to play Semi-Professional Football in St. Petersburg FL.

As a young man, he loaded up his 1968, white with black ragtop and red interior, Oldsmobile 98, and a few friends and headed to California to pursue his dreams. After living a number of years in California he moved to Chicago, where he met his wife Patricia affectionately known as Cookie.

After a few years' stay in Chicago, he relocated to Hollywood FL. James' love for cars set the stage for him to own and operate Steves Auto Service Center. Where he serviced, repaired, and refurbished Jaguars, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Yachts, and all Foreign and Exotic Cars.

James loved his wife, his children, and his family and when the opportunity presented itself he would come home to Tampa. He made sure he visited each one of his brothers and sisters' homes and he enjoyed family gatherings where we would talk for hours. He was loved by all who knew him, and we will greatly miss his hard-working, outgoing, bubbly personality and his infectious smile. James departed this life on September 25, 2021

James Leavertis Jr. was preceded in death by his father Mr. James Leavertis Stevens Sr., parents Mrs. Beatrice Stevens Lasing, Mr. Edmund Lasing, sister; Ms. Barbara Stevens Jolly, and sister-in-law Maureen K. Lasing, and Albertine Miller.

James leaves to cherish his fond memories; wife Patricia Stevens "Cookie". Children: son Aneus Stevens (Veronica), Daughters; Stephanie Laverne Stevens and Marcel Sheri Stevens, son; Antione Stevens (Tineeshia). Grandchildren: Aneus Stevens Jr., Delano Hale, Quinteria Frazier, Armand Smith, Julio Gonzales, Sierra Stevens, Milan Joseph, Kiara Stevens, Jele Stevens, Zarkell Small, and DaiSean Stevens. Great Grand Children: Jakhia Frazier, Keith Green, Meagan Green, Alexander Green, Kenneth Green. Brothers: Twin brother, James Leroy Stevens (Martha), and Rodney Lasing. Sisters: Bettye Upshaw (Pastor Carnell), Sheryl Smalls (Levi), Sharrel Carter (Wayne). Brothers-in-law: Glenn Tucker, and Roy Tucker. Sister-in-law: Sharon Cobb, and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Special recognition goes to the Doctors and Nursing Staff at Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood, Florida.



Visitation
Aikens Funeral Home
Friday, October 8, 2021
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33610