Robert Dale Stevenson, 92

LEWES - Robert Dale Stevenson, of Lewes, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at the Renaissance Healthcare, Millsboro. He was 92.

He was born Sept. 20, 1915, in Lewes, son of the late Robert D. and Mary Edith (Warrington) Stevenson.

Mr. Stevenson worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps before entering the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a baker and served his country at Pearl Harbor, Panama and Germany.

Following his military career, he worked as a baker for Beebe Hospital, Lewes. He also worked for a local painting company painting houses.

Mr. Stevenson was a faithful member of Conley's United Methodist Church.

He was a devoted husband and father.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Nellie Pauline Stevenson; two sons, David W. Stevenson and Robert D. Stevenson, both of Lewes; two sisters, Doris Carmean and her husband George of Georgetown and Aline "Stevie" Marstiller and her husband Bob of Lewes; and two nieces and two nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred W. Stevenson and Russell Stevenson.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m.

Interment will be at Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach. Pastor Randy Booth will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Conley's United Methodist Church Building Fund, 22150 Robinsonville Road, Lewes, DE 19958; or Gull House, 38149 Terrace Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.