Joey Don-Dale Stevenson 33, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 in a St. Joseph, MO hospital. He was born October 8, 1989 in St. Joseph, MO, and graduated from Lafayette High School, then married Acacia Shifflett on November 1, 2014, and she survives of the home.
He worked in the roofing contracting industry. Joey enjoyed watching sports and being involved in sports, coaching Missouri Youth basketball. He also enjoyed traveling, but most especially he loved his family and his children. He was a member of the Word of Life Church.
Joey was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Harold Merritt, and aunt, Tina Tracy.
Survivors include: mother, Melinda (Tim) Robinson, father, Sammy (Tina) Hoover II, wife, Acacia Stevenson, children: Kaydon Stevenson, Isabella Stevenson, Jace Stevenson, Ava Stevenson, and step-daughter, La'Niya Shifflett, siblings: Alex Hoover, Brittany Hoover, Casey Hoover, and Tom Sutton, paternal grandparents, Sam and Dixie Hoover, maternal grandmother, Barbara Merritt all of St. Joseph, 2 uncles, and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday December 21, 2022 with funeral services starting at 7:00 pm at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Jacob McMillian officiating.
