James Edward Stevens, 75, of Krum, Texas passed away on April 18, 2024, in Denton, Texas. He was born in Dallas, Texas on April 14, 1949, to Buford and Dorothy Stevens.

James, the epitome of a family man, found no greater honor than being a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Last year, James celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, whom he met when he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his service, James then devoted the remainder of his 45-year professional career to Halliburton. In his free time, James' hobbies included being outdoors and watching his favorite sports/sports teams, which included the Oklahoma Sooners, the Dallas Cowboys, and NASCAR.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Stevens of Krum, Tx., sons, James Edward Stevens, Jr., and his wife, Cristina, of Cypress, Tx.,  and Christian James Stevens, of Krum, Tx., his brother, Brian Stevens of Waxahachie, Tx., grandchildren, Damian, Elias, and Lucian.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacy Jean Stevens, and his mother and father.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 5-7 PM at DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors. Internment will follow at Jackson Cemetery, in Krum, Texas.