Philip D. Stevenson

Philip Dale Stevenson, 85, passed away September 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Nada Stevenson; wife, Melanie Stevenson; three brothers, Daryl, Shane, and Lynn; and one sister, Karen.

Philip is survived by daughter, Audra (Pat) Bradley; son, Timothy (Deanna) Stevenson; grandchildren, Ben Drake and Emma (Tyler) Jones; great-grandchild, Casey; sister-in-law, Jodelle Turner and nephew, Scott Turner, who both provided him with a lot of help in his final years. Also, other nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.

Philip retired from AEP after more than thirty-five years of service. He enjoyed sign painting as a side business for even longer. He designed logos for Oakland Park Nursery and Acorn Farms. He also painted their signs and trucks for many years. Phil enjoyed painting landscapes and spent many years painting them for gifts as well as selling them at art shows throughout Columbus. He also used his sign painting talents for his church, friends and other organizations. 

He was a member of Maize Manor United Methodist Church for more than 30 years and was on the board of trustees.  He was a member of the National Guard and served during the Ohio Penitentiary riots in 1968. He enjoyed coaching soccer and baseball for his son and helping to make props for his daughter’s high school drill team. In his earlier years he liked to play horseshoes in the backyard and later enjoyed throwing darts with local dart leagues and shooting pool. Phil often donated his time to help others.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11am at Mifflin Cemetery in Gahanna. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, www.give.michaeljfox.org.

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