Ronald Edward "Skeeter" Stevens

February 5, 2020

Mr. Ronald Edward “Skeeter” Stevens, 68, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020. He was born August 2, 1951 in Lancaster, a son of the late Oscar Stevens and Pauline Ivy Stevens. Mr. Stevens was of the Baptist faith.He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and companion. Mr. Stevens loved to fish, go to races and spend time with his family. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Stevens will be held Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Lancaster Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Stevens is survived by two sons, Mitchell “Fat Boy” Ballard and his wife Joyce Osborne of Lancaster and Jason Edward Ballard of Ridgeville; his companion, Betty Odom of Chester; three step-daughters, Crystal Starnes of Kentucky, Charlene Mims and Samantha Mims both of Florida; a brother, Billy Ray Stevens and his wife Linda of Bethune; two sisters, Minnie Belle Ballard and Mary Starnes and her husband Cecil all of Lancaster; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Artie Mae Stevens; two daughters, Polly Mungia and Sheila Stevens; and a granddaughter, Heather Baldwin. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Lancaster Funeral Home. Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Stevens.