David R. Stevenson, 59

LINCOLN - David R. Stevenson, of Lincoln, died Sunday, March 8, 2009, in his home. He was 59. David was born in Milford, the son of H. Jane Stevenson formerly of Lincoln, and the late Charles Reese Stevenson. He worked at the A & P/Superfresh for 20 years, Food City for 10 years, and then became a self-employed carpenter. David enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing, NASCAR racing, John Wayne movies and playing Wii. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Donna; three children and their spouses, Reese and his wife Carrie of Felton, Kevin and his wife Shae of Harrington, daughter, Stefanie of Lincoln; and five grandchildren, Danielle, Dennis, Daisie, Brandt and Drew. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Lynn Silicato and her husband Dennis of Millsboro, Peggy Johnson and her husband Gary of Lincoln, Trisha Davis and her husband Mark of Milford, Glen Stevenson and his wife Karen of Milford, Kenny Stevenson and his wife Diane of Tennessee, and Terri Campbell and her husband David Lee of Virginia; and special cousins, Tom and Linda Davis who were a constant support; his devoted friend and neighbor, Cecil Donovan; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews who often referred to him as "Uncle." Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 5 p.m. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Memorial & Honor Program, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 28052.