Deacon William C. Stevens 85 of Scotch Plains, NJ departed this life on December 4, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Fountain Baptist Church 116 Glenside Avenues Summit, NJ. Visitation 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to be sent to The Union County Fatherhood Initiative Coalition,  P.O. Box 505, Rahway, NJ 07065. Arrangements are in the loving care of the Nesbitt Funeral Home 165 Madison Avenue Elizabeth, NJ. Deacon Stevens leaves a loving family and dear friends to cherish his memory Deacon Stevens leaves a loving family to cherish his memory, his wife of 59 years, Bonita, daughters Lita Adeleye, April Chestang (Darren), grandchildren: Andrew (Camilla), Daniel,  Briana and great-granddaughter, Imani.