Born in Conway, South Carolina, October 2, 1937, Henry graduated from Conway High School, earned his business degree and was a Master Electrician, proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from Santee Cooper and US Air Force Reserves in 1998.
He was a legacy member of the South Carolina Waterfowl Association, served on the Georgetown County SC Sheriff’s Advisory Board, Charter Member of Thomas Lynch Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, member of the Battery White Sons of the Confederacy and of Dr. Lyde Williams Sunday School Class at First Baptist of Georgetown, SC and worked part time as bailiff for Georgetown County after his retirement.
After the loss of his infant granddaughter, Isabel Allen Hellmer in 1995, Henry was instrumental in coordinating the establishment of an emergency helicopter pad on the campus of Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Spending his time between Big Daddy’s Lodge and his primary residence in Georgetown SC, Henry never met a stranger and his heart was bigger than he was. Called Son, Brother, Daddy, Big Daddy by his grandsons, Uncle Bubba, and Friend nothing made him prouder than to be the husband of Sarah A. Stevens - “Sal”. He found deep friendships and hours of joy as a member of Country Club Community Association Clubhouse and “Tuesday Night Supper Club”. Henry was a talented master craftsman, a gifted storyteller, and filled with generosity and a heart to serve.
Survived by, his wife of 60 years, Sarah A Stevens “Sally”, daughters Nancy Stevens Siau and her fiancé Frank Houston Bassett of Murrells Inlet, Melanie Stevens Hellmer and her husband Keith, grandsons, Edward Lawton and Graham Johnston Hellmer all of Myrtle Beach SC. His sister in law, Laura Stevens Burns, of Darlington, SC three nieces and a nephew and several grandnephews and grandnieces and lap cat “Sam”.
Predeceased by mother and father, his brother, Davis N. Stevens, his sister, Doris Stevens Hedgepath and his granddaughter, Isabel A. Hellmer.
Service information:
Georgetown, South Carolina
July 17, 2019 2:00 PM Visitation First Baptist Church Family Life Center
3:00 PM Memorial Service First Baptist Church Sanctuary
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in the name of Davis Henry Stevens to:
Pickens County EMS – 216 L E C Road, Pickens, SC 29671
Pumpkintown Volunteer Fire Department – 4205 Pumpkintown Highway, Pickens, SC 29671
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