Cole Clayton Stevenson

Cole Clayton Stevenson, age 43, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, August 6,2019, at University Hospital in Columbia due to injuries sustained in an accident.

He was born January 21, 1976 in Kansas City to Delbert Clayton and Mary Lou Chadwick Stevenson. He was united in marriage to Jennifer Taylor, who preceded him in death on January 2, 2018.

At the time of his death he was employed as concrete worker with Nott Construction in Gravois Mills.

Cole had a knack for working with his hands and looked forward to the challenge of getting something broken to work again; basically he could fix anything he set his mind to. He was talented at woodworking and enjoyed making gifts for his family.  Cole looked forward to spending time at the creek with his family and friends; most of all he had a big heart and would do anything to help someone in need.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Stevenson of Versailles; four sons, Keenan Stevenson of Oregon, Nate Stevenson of Versailles, Isaiah Stevenson of Tennessee, and Cole Stevenson, Jr. of Versailles; five siblings, Bobby Lee Stevenson of Springfield; Debbie Gosvener of Branson; Kathy Murray of Neosho; Donita Thompson of Laurie and Laura Stevenson of Branson; one granddaughter, Iris Stevenson; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his wife, Cole was preceded in death by his father.

A Celebration of Cole's life will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, at the Family Worship Center in Versailles.  Inurnment will follow in St. Paul's Methodist Cemetery, 2 miles south of Stover on Highway 135.

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