Terry Stevens

It is with great sadness that the family of Terry Wayne Stevens announces his passing on June 27th in Waco, Texas, at the age of 79 surrounded by family. He was born in Tuscola, Illinois on November 1, 1941, to Virginia Elizabeth McMasters and James Kenneth Stevens.

Terry was involved in many organizations including Providence Foundation (co-founder), Woodway Foundation (co-founder), and the Waco Chamber where he volunteered to help promote businesses in the area. He was appointed by Governor Abbott to the Aerospace & Aviation Advisory Committee, and has been a part of other aerospace and aviation organizations. He was also the former Mayor of Woodway, Texas, and he was the co-instigator of Waco’s original First Friday social gathering.

He was a loving husband and father who was known for his storytelling, infectious laugh, love of baseball, charitable giving and financial savvy.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Kenny, and stepmother, Marie Gertrude Payer Stevens.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine Lucitt Stevens, his children Donna Stevens, Debbie & Del Davenport, Kenny Stevens, Tracy & Stacy Greaber, Kellie & Burleigh Wood, Tamara & Erik Davis; 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and his brother Major James K. Stevens, Jr. (Retired) and his family.

A visitation will be held Friday, July 9th from 6:00 – 8:00pm at OakCrest Funeral Home, and a memorial service will be held Saturday, July 10th, at 10:00am at OakCrest Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation either to Providence Foundation, 6901 Medical Parkway, Waco, TX 76702 or to MCC Foundation, 1400 College Dr, Waco, TX 76708.

He was a friend, a mentor, and leader for so many.