Earl Ray Stevens, age 53, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at his father's home in Portland.

Earl was born on February 9, 1963, in Marion, Indiana, the son of Eldon Stevens, Sr. and Bernice (Jobe) Stevens.

He graduated from Jay County High School in 1981 and worked for W&M Manufacturing in Portland. He attended the Portland Church of the Brethren.

Survivors include: His father: Eldon Stevens, Sr. – Portland, Indiana; 1 brother: Ernest Stevens (wife Lisa) – Portland, Indiana; 1 step-sister: Janet Taylor (husband Mark) – Springfield, TN; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland. Pastor Kevin McClung will officiate and burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery in Portland.

Memorials may be directed towards the Jay County Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent to www.williamsonspencer.com.