DEXTER- Johnney Howard Stevens, Sr., 83, died August 9, 2013, at his home in Dexter. He was born in Newport, November 7, 1929, the son of John and Ellen (Curtis) Stevens.

He worked in the woods for many years and later became a house painter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, his old western movies, and the old Hank Williams music.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Richards) Stevens of Dexter; a son, John Stevens Jr. and his wife, April of Dexter; 3 daughters, Phyllis Lambert and her husband, Richard of Saco, Marlene Spinney and her companion, Mike Celistno of Charleston, and Crystal Stevens of Bangor; grandchildren, Stephen Colbath and his wife, Julie, Sam Spinney and his wife, Lynnette, Nichole Spinney, Kevin Stevens and his wife, Angela, Kollen Spinney and his wife, Ashley, Miranda Spinney, Misty Spinney and Kimothy "K2" Spinney; many great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Cristie Rynes of Newport, and Edna Flannery of CT; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Jennifer Conway; and a sister, Mary Murray.

Graveside services will be held 2 PM, Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at the Corinthian Cemetery in Corinth, with Pastor Lyman Curtis Jr. officiating.

Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Dexter.