STEVENS, James E., 74, of Dayton went to be with the Lord Monday December 26, 2005. He is preceded in death by his wife Lyda Christine Stevens; son Michael "Cracker" Stevens, and sister Maxine Henderickson. James is survived by his daughter Gail Tyson; grandchildren Christopher J. Tyson and Amber F. (James) Tyson-Wilcher; great grandchildren Zachary James and Katlyn Faith; sisters Mary Barker and Gay (Jimmy) Hargett; brother Jerry (Jean) Stevens; and numerous other family and friends. He was an active member of Moraine City First Church of God and a Godly man who enjoyed winning souls for Christ. Funeral services will be held 7:00PM Friday December 30, 2005 at Moraine City First Church of God, 5867 Springboro Pike. Brother Robert Northcutt officiating. Family will receive friends from 5-7PM Friday prior to services at the church. Additional visitation will be 11:30-12:30 Saturday December 31, 2005 at Northcutt & Son Funeral Home, Morehead, KY. Interment at Stevens Cemetery, Hayes Crossing, KY will follow visitation. If so desired, contributions may be made to charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to www.newcomerfamily.com.