James 'Jim' Stevens
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[James "Jim" Stevens, 68, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of New Haven, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Knoxville.
Jim, as most knew him, was born in New Haven on Aug. 15, 1941, to the late Hershel and Beulah (Downen) Stevens.
Jim attended grade school in New Haven and graduated from Ridgway High School. Jim was married to Joni Stevens first and she preceded him in death in 2004. He was now married to Martha Stevens, who survives.
Jim was always very active especially in his work and politics. He was retired from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers working at B&W in Mt. Vernon, Ind. and later being a union rep for the Boilermakers. Jim was former Democrat Chairman of Gallatin County, had been the mayor of New Haven, member of the Masonic Lodge and was chosen as Citizen of the Year in New Haven. He loved to spend time in New Haven and at his river camp. Jim was always spending time with friends and family. He was a good husband, father, son, grandfather, brother and friend. Jim will be missed by the community.
Jim is survived by his wife Martha of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sons, Mark (Sheri) Stevens of Carmi and Michael "Squeak" (Gina) Stevens of Mt. Vernon, Ind.; one daughter, Christy Bolin of Carmi; one stepdaughter, Courtney Knight of Knoxville, Tenn.; three sisters, Patsy (Doby) Browning of New Haven, Margie (Chris) Hale of New Haven and Peggy (Tim) Belford of Harrisburg; three brothers, Kenny (JoAnn) Stevens of Mt. Vernon, Ind., Rick (Cheryl) Stevens of Hisperia, Calif. and Danny (Melody) Stevens of West Frankfort; four grandchildren, Justin Stevens, Lauren Bolin, Cory Stevens, and James Christian Rhein Stevens; one great-grandchild, Addison Elise Bolin; a special brother-in-law, Bill Balsky; and a special sister-in-law, Margie Fromm.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; and two brothers, Carl and Mike.
Visitation for Jim will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010, at the Cox and Son Funeral Home in New Haven. The funeral for Jim will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010, at the funeral home with Rev. Keith Moore officiating. Interment will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to the White County Relay for Life.
You may leave a note of comfort to the family at the Internet site www.coxandson.com.