William 'Bill' Stevenson Jr., auto body shop owner

William D. “Bill” Stevenson Jr., 68, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at home.

Bill was the owner and operator of Bill Stevenson Auto Body in Georgetown for over 20 years. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball, which he grew up playing in Georgetown and enjoyed watching over the years. He also enjoyed watching Westerns, restoring and collecting old Chevy pick-up trucks. He had also served in the National Guard.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William D. Sr. and Sara (Short) Stevenson; and two brothers, Richard and Tom Stevenson.

He is survived by five children, Stacey Altemus of Newark, Lyn Bobiak of Wilmington, John Stevenson of Ellendale, Amber Stevenson of Millsboro and Justin Stevenson of Georgetown; nine grandchildren, Justin and Melanie Altemus, Stephen and Sara Bobiak, Jordan and Morgan Stevenson, August Newkirk, Mia Jackson and Layla Stevenson; three sisters, Katie Hedges, Ann Faucett and Jane Day; and a brother, Harry Stevenson.

Memorial service will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.