STEVIE L. COMMANDER

Stevie Leevon Commander, 56, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born on Feb. 27, 1962, in Sumter, a son of Betty Jean Commander and the late William (Toson) Commander. Stevie was a graduate of Mayewood High School Class of 1981. He was employed by Martin Color-Fi. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved to joke and was the life of the party. If you knew Stevie, you knew he nicknamed everyone.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his only son, Javon Latrell Miller and a significant other, Diane Williams; his mother, Betty Jean Commander; brother, William (Linda) Commander; four sisters, Willie Mae Montgomery of Sumter, Jennie Jones of Foley, Alabama, Cheryl Carter of Sumter and Francesca (Alvin) Olden of Wedgefield; a special nephew, Darnell (Marilyn) Moses; a host of nieces, others nephews, relatives and friends.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of his brother, 790 Reed Roman Road, Sumter.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, with Brother Frank Bruce officiating.

The procession will leave at 12:20 p.m. from the home.

Burial was at Unionville AME Churchyard Cemetery, 1330 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com