Wm. Wayne Stevens, 89, of Ashland, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. He was born Jan. 24, 1932, in Auburn, the son of Joseph and Carrie Fraley Stevens. He married Phyllis J. Morrow on Nov. 24, 1957, in Ashland, and she survives. He is also survived by one daughter, Julie (Marshall) Jokisch of rural Ashland; five grandchildren, Michelle Voudrie of Springfield, Kayla (Brad) Yager of rural Athens, Whitney Jokisch of rural Ashland; Logan (Raya) Jokisch of Ashland, and Morgan (Tyler) Myatt of St. Charles, MO; one great-granddaughter, Alaina Yager; and one brother, Raymond Stevens of Sylmar, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Chip Stevens; and two brothers, Charlie and Ronnie. Wayne served in the United States Navy and later joined the Seabees, retiring after twenty-four years. He retired from the State of Illinois after twelve years of service. He was a 55 year member of the Pleasant Plains American Legion Post #599. A member of GWRRA Chapter T, he loved his motorcycle and enjoyed riding all over the United States and part of Canada with Phyllis. He also enjoyed woodworking. He loved to joke around and have a good time. Wayne loved to swim and hang out with his family, especially his grandkids. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland, with burial at Pleasant Plains Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 10 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to P.A.W.S. of Jacksonville or Pleasant Plains Community Club. Condolences may be sent to buchanancody.com. Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Ashland Chapel Friday, December 03, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 221 W. Editor St. Ashland, Illinois 62612 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Ashland Chapel Friday, December 03, 2021 11:00 AM 221 W. Editor St. Ashland, Illinois 62612