With profound sadness, his family announces the passing of Mr. Jefferson “Stevie/Steve” Floyd Stevens III, 70, of Chincoteague. He passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at home.
He was born June 6, 1955, to the late Laura Elizabeth Riley and Jefferson Floyd Stevens Jr., of Chincoteague.
Jeff was preceded in death by his best friend, soulmate, and wife of 51 years, Deborah Stevens, on June 19, 2025.
Jeff was a proud member of the “Long Blue Line,” always proudly representing his country as a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Jeff was also a lifelong mechanic. If it had an engine, he could fix it, even planes! His many talents were evident to his close-knit family.
Jeff loved his family and spent hours at the dinner table over glasses of sweet tea reminiscing about his children, courting Debbie, childhood island times, his parents and siblings, and the military. When he wasn’t visiting family, he was on trips with them four-wheeling in the mountains or sailing with them out on a boat.
Jeff is survived by his three siblings, Ronald “Ronnie” James Stevens, Ruby “Ruby Etta” Nelson Stevens, and Gregory “Greg” Wayne Stevens.
Jeff and Debbie’s abundant family began with their children, Stephanie, Jeffrey “Jeff”, Donald “Donnie,” and James “Jamie.”
Jeff was a wonderful father-in-law to Gene, Tomalea, Rebecca (Becky), and Tiffany.
He was a dedicated grandfather to Annie, Gene Jr., Jeffrey Jr., Christian, Bronson, Kaelin, Daniel, Destin, Trinity, Jaedin, Kimber, Kristen, Mikaela, James Robert “JR”, and Thomas Jefferson “TJ.”
Additionally, Jeff was decorated with the title of great-grandfather to Easton, Ryder, Katherine, Kira, Emryn, Carson, Tobias “Toby,” and Beau.
Debbie and Steve always had room at the table for more to love and were happy to welcome Destry, Phillip, Lauren, Brianna, Jenna, and Taylee.
Jeff lived a full life. He attended to his post as the head of the Stevens family. He was a proud veteran and dedicated Christian until he was called home.
“Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate. You stand relieved.”
A celebration of Jeff’s life was held at Union Baptist Church, 6365 Church St., Chincoteague, VA 23336, on Tuesday, May 5 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers or monetary gifts, please make donations to the Wounded Warriors Project or Tunnels to Towers in memory of Jeff.
Services were entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, Inc., on Chincoteague Island. Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com
