John Michael "Buck"

Stevens

John Michael (Buck) Stevens, age 68, of Niceville, Florida, passed away November 10, 2026. He was born February 28, 1958, in Florala, Alabama, the son of John Henry Stevens and Nellie Fay Scheffer.

Buck was an avid hunter and a true outdoorsman. He spent countless hours hunting in the fields and woods of this area, where he was always at home. He knew the pleasure of a quiet morning in the woods and treasured the time he spent outdoors.

Buck took care of his family and was the kind of friend and neighbor you could count on. When he saw someone who needed a hand, he was already on his way to help before anyone could ask. He would give you the shirt off his back. Buck lived out the words of Scripture, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself,” in the everyday ways he showed up for the people around him.

Buck faced many health challenges, especially during the last five years of his life. Through those difficult years, his faith in Jesus Christ sustained him. He fought the good fight, he finished the race, and he kept the faith. When God saw that Buck was growing tired and a cure was beyond reach, He called him home. His family takes comfort in knowing that he is at peace with the Lord.

Buck was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Stevens and Nellie Fay Scheffer. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Stevens, his stepdaughter, Jill Volz, his sister, Belinda Stevens, and his brothers, Larry Stevens and Ricky Stevens.

A celebration of life service for John Michael (Buck) Stevens will be announced at a later date by Evans Funeral Home.