Hayward Earl Stevens

Hayward Earl Stevens, 86, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born on November 6, 1928 in Franklinton, Louisiana to the late Pinkney Robert Stevens and Evie Passman. He worked as an Accountant in the Petroleum industry and also served honorably in the U.S. Navy.

Hayward is survived by his wife, Carrie Sue Stevens of Nederland; daughters, Vicki Grammer and her husband, Warren of Port Arthur, and Linda Brennan and her husband, Bill of Nederland; son, Randy Stevens and his wife, Theresa of Beaumont; sister, Jo Evie Tibbetts; grandchildren, Stephanie Arceneaux, Jeromie Grammer, Joshua Grammer, Billy Brennan, Karrie Payton, Cullen Stevens, and Conner Stevens; great-grandchildren, Jeromie Ryan Grammer, Christa Grammer, Jacob Grammer, Jenna Grammer, Sophie Arceneaux, Sarah Arceneaux, Brice Payton, Katelyn Payton, Abby Brennan, and Brianna Brottem. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Hayward is preceded in death by his parents; J.Y. Stevens, Artie Stevens, Caroah Walters, Ella Martin, Lillie Jones, Gladys Estes, Ruby Walters, Alyne Winfrey, Spurgeon Stevens, G.W. Stevens, Joel Stevens, and MaKenna Grammer.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. A gathering of the family and friends will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland.