James Arthur Stevens

James Arthur Stevens Jr. was born on January 11, 1962, at Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas. He departed this life on

October 18, 2026, at the young age of 64. James grew up in Houston, Texas, where he graduated from John Reagan High

School and he was apart of the ROTC. After high school. He attended Prairie View A&M University where he majored in Elementary Education. He pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. at Prairie View A&M University while gaining his bachelor’s

degree. Later he joined the Army Reserve as a Second Lieutenant. He was promoted to First Lieutenant. After graduation from Prairie View, James began teaching in Houston Independent School District as a Social Studies teacher and History teacher.

He was raised in the church with his grandparents at Lyons Unity Missionary Baptist Church and St. Rest Missionary

Baptist Church. Later as an adult he joined Lakewood Church under the leadership of John Osteen. He worked in the

ministry with young people. James Arthur Stevens’ legacy is one of strength, perseverance, faith, resilience, and unwavering love. His presence will be deeply

missed, but his impact will live on in all who knew and loved him.

James moved to Copperas Cove, Texas and officially made it his home to be closer to his siblings and help his brother Varrick to

start Faith Impact Church. He had a passion for owning his own business called Stevens Wealth Solutions. He successfully operated his business for many years until his transition. James was passionate about young people, church, and family legacy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James A. Stevens Sr. and Mary E. Butler -Henderson; his grandparents Deacon L.D. and Doris Jackson, Isaiah W. And Mary Stevens Sr.; his brother Byron O. Henderson. He leaves to cherish his memory his sisters, Socargeeweer Dixon (Billy); Vonda Taylor (Donald); and brother, Varrick Butler

(Consuela) and his 1st cousin Billy Butler- Davis and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family.