Wayne Stevens

Wayne Eugene Stevens – father, grandfather, songwriter, musician, and minister of the gospel, transitioned from this life October 7, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. Born April 29, 1954, in Muncie, Indiana to Q.L. and Willa Stevens, Wayne was the third of three children.

Wayne graduated from Muncie Central High School and Rhema Bible College. Having accepted Christ at the age of 8, Wayne’s life would be transformed by his faith and his God-given talents.

Wayne was a musical prodigy. He began playing the piano at the age of 6 and quickly excelled in it. While in elementary school and beyond, he played for all the church choirs at Union Missionary Baptist Church. He also played the piano and composed songs for his family’s group, the Stevens Trio. His playing ability at a young age caught the eye of a Ball State University music professor who introduced him to the pipe organ. At that time, Wayne was so young his feet couldn’t reach the organ pedals.

While in Muncie Wayne played for other choirs such as Antioch Baptist Church Golden Tones. For several years he was the organist for the Northeastern District youth choir. He also played for the Black Coalition under the direction of Reverend J. C. Williams. He formed a group called Unity which made an appearance on the Bobby Jones television show. During his latter years in Muncie, he served as the Minister of Music for Word of Life Christian Church.

While a student at Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wayne played for the Rhema Singers and Band. While in Tulsa, he also played for Kenneth Hagin Ministries and traveled with him throughout the United States from 1987 to 1991.

Wayne assisted many ministries over the years with his music ability. He traveled around the world with Kenneth Copeland Ministries. He also served as the Minister of Music for Bill Winston at Living Word Christian Church in Oak Park, Illinois; Family Life Church in Jacksonville, Florida, and Family Worship Center in Lakeland, Florida.

Wayne composed and arranged music for many groups and gospel recording artists. A few songs he penned are “I Will Move Up Higher” and “When Will I Stop Loving God?”

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Q.L and Willa Mae Stevens.

He is survived by three daughters, Kendria (Michael) Stevens-Hulsinger and Wynette Stevens, both of Victorville, California; Juliane Stevens of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren Davares Robinson and Victoria Hulsinger; two sisters Paula Crumes of Fishers, Indiana, and Dr. Teresa Jeter of Muncie, Indiana; one uncle; nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins.

Homegoing services will be conducted on October 23, 2021, at 12 noon at Destiny Christian Center International in Muncie, Indiana. Come greet the family at 11 am.

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