Basil James Stevens, age 70, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Thursday, March 28, 2019.  He was born on December 20, 1948 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late William and Jeannette H. Stevens and was a graduate of the Wellsboro Area High School.  He was married to Amber E. (Housel) Stevens for 47 years.  Basil was a dairy farmer for over 35 years who loved farming, his animals and Allis-Chalmers tractors.  He is survived by his wife: Amber Stevens of Wellsboro, PA, sons: Robert J. Stevens of York, PA, Dale W. Stevens of San Francisco, CA, brothers: Joe Stevens of Wellsboro, PA, James and Brenda Stevens of Jamestown, NC, sister: Elizabeth and Argyle Haught of Gastonia, NC and several nieces and nephews.  Basil was predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law: William and Patricia Stevens.  Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.