Mr. Proctor "Steve" Stevens

Mr. Proctor “Steve” Stevens of 301 Dabbs House Road, Apt. 194, Henrico, Virginia, departed his life on February 10, 2024, peacefully at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, Virginia.

Mr. Stevens was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 14, 1937 to Carswell and Annie Jones Stevens.  He grew up in a poor but proud family with five brothers and two sisters.  He graduated from Maggie Walker High School in Richmond. He worked at several manufacturing companies before he started his dream career as a manager.

Mr. Stevens or as he was affectionately called “Steve”, was the first manager of the first black owned McDonalds in Richmond on Mechanicsville Turnpike.  From there he proceeded to manage many restaurants until he achieved his dream job as manager of the Tropicana Casino Buffet in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  He became a fixture there for over twenty years, remembered for his professionalism, friendliness, and a welcoming smile to the thousands of tourists that ventured into his work arena.  He retired in 2007 and returned to Richmond.

“Steve” was a loving father, family member and a true friend to many.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a daughter, Selana Stevens; a granddaughter, Tameeka Perkins of Richmond, Virginia; a brother, Dennis Stevens of Palm Bay, Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends all over the country.  He is also remembered by his lifelong friends, his ex-wives, Mattie M. Stevens of Richmond, Virginia and Gilda Diaz Pedemonte of Alexandria, Virginia.

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Proctor “Steve” Stevens will be 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Anderson, Officiating

A public viewing will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment from 5 – 7 p.m.

The family is asked to assemble at 2:50 p.m. on the day of service at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment.

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Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Son Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr.,

Funeral Director., (434)799-9262.

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