Kingsley Godfrey (Kings / String) Stevenson

Farewell Kingsley, it’s sad to think that it’s often at their funeral, we learn more about how that person lived and the extent of how much they were loved. You, Kingsley, were most definitely loved and will be deeply missed by many. This candle burns blue, like your eyes. Until we meet again, your cousin aunt Theresa, Sydney, Australia

To Vicky and your lovely family 💕 We loved Kingsley from the start literally, Angela and I met in the maternity hospital, Daniel and Kingsley were born five days apart and Kingsley being born on Valentine’s Day was pretty appropriate !! He spent a lot of days playing with Dan at our house always wearing his beanie with the bobble, cutest kid with the face of an angel, we always loved him and always will, he was the best !! A great achiever with his work but his family always came first, the love he had for you all was immense, this is so incredibly hard for you all but he will be with you all the way. Sending you all love Mary and Tom xx

To vic and her family Firstly I'm known as jefferys to most but vic we met very briefly one night at heffs we were with nicci Westall and some how I was king of table mist of the time we were And just as you and kings we're leaving I ran out to ya wee red car (looked wee with him in front seat lol) and gave him a secret handshake and off home yas went 😂 I just wanted to say I never forget your man we first crossed paths on the milkrun and honestly the storys of what we used to get up to way back then around high school years even upto the first couple of fishing trips the south road flat won't be forgotten either I'm sure Dave and cheech no the good times gad there like sitting on the roof watching the Ruger at carisbrook back if you were lucky enough to have a beer crate with a triangle cut out for the roof peak you didn't move till you had to and laughing at those that missed the grass bank when jumping off roof or onto roof in a dew pretty slippery even more after lots of beers He even showed his filleting knife he was that proud of it in a drunken night his mate wanted to no how sharp it was kings reply was put it on the chopping board I show you it's ok acc payout for fingers and no next thing ya no yip mate ended up with surgery we carried on drinking like she be right in the morning lol Sorry bit yuck but Anyway you've probably heard it a million times so sorry for yours/family's loss Sending my thoughts and lov Legends never die and kings mate you definitely a legend

Condolences to Vicki and family definitely one of the good ones gone far to soon RIP Kingsley

Sending you all big hugs - always remember you both coming to Taekwon Do tournaments to support, he had a beautiful smile (sometimes the grin as well) and supporting the kaupapa when he could. And your post about Aliyah, that's what grandads are for, so much love obviously - both ways - and forever.

What an amazing service for an amazing man.. Thanku for letting us be apart of it,r.i.p kings,u surely will be missed x..much love to u vix n ur amazing whanau..love u guys

Heartfelt sympathy to your family and those closest to you. Kingsley was one of my first ever kndy friends and primary school good mates. A friendship always so valued. Cheeky as hell. School was never going to be where you were going to be seen for the truly hard working great bloke you became. But you'd have made a lot of teachers, better skilled, for being you. "Kingsley, oh, he was a nice cobber." my Mum would say. May the quick wit continue where ever you are.

No more pain Kings. You've left an impression that will live forever, never to be thought of without a laugh or a smile. I'll miss you Boss and will cherish the memories and friendship, thanks for making sure I always got home safe, Em xxxxx

There was something special about Kings I noticed when walking with him in town one day the second looks women gave him His tall frame and stunning blue eyes made him stand out from the crowd A new reality is now open to him we will all miss you Kings

The man, the myth, the legend. Rest easy String, Deepest condolences to the Stevenson family, he will be sorely missed by all. From Aussie Dave ( the fridgie)

Love you forever Kings. Say hi to uncle for me and have a drink and a ciggy with him xxx Thinking you you guys always and your family xxx

Kingsley, you're a true blue kiwi bloke who looked out for the ones who needed it. We sailed together on the Janas for three trips back to back, including an ice trip. You were so patient trying to teach me to fillet but you had to stop me as I was dropping the crews 'Right First Time' rating (RFT) - I still laugh at the look on your face when you gently said, maybe I should learn another job lol. We didn't stay in touch much but this is where social media would keep us in the loop and sometimes catch up when you were back in Nelson. Fly high String. You are missed by many. All my thoughts to Vicky and family