Steve was a story teller. He loved with all of his heart. He had a personality bigger than life, and was a natural born leader. Most important of all he was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 62 years, Dora "Penny" James, his parents, and one brother, Paul James.
Survivors include his two daughters, Tammy Sullivan and husband Steve and Rhonda Findley all of Monticello; four sisters, Diane Creekmore, Bonnie Cone, Portland Griffith, and Debra Rollins, all of Texas, one brother, Joe James, seven grandchildren, Jason Barnes and wife Paige, Jeremy Montgomery and wife Katie, Michael Findley, Toni McFerrin and husband Collin, Stephen Findley, Jenni Taylor and husband Aaron, and Ashley Taylor and husband Jesse; eleven great-grandchildren, Alora, Brook, Jalyn, Avery, Kade, Jake, Jon Allen, Morgan, Liam, Chason, and Jon Collin an expected one due in July, Jackson Danger.
A private graveside service will be Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Memorials may be made to: Immanuel Baptist Church Food Pantry, P O Box 1281, Monticello, AR 71655 or American Cancer Society, 2222 Cottondale Ln, Little Rock, AR 72202. Please sign the online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Tim Christmas
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 2, 2020 I’m so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I worked with him for many years. I know that Steve & Penny will be greatly missed. There’s great comfort in knowing we will see them in heaven. Prayers go out for you family.Tim Christmas
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 2, 2020 I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Steve’s passing. But I know that he just changed addresses to the most wonderful place! I’m looking so forward to seeing him again soon. My prayers go out for all you family. Deepest sympathy, Tim ChristmasSTEVE CALDWELL
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2020 love you guys and I loved Steve prayers for the familyRonald conrad
Mcgehee, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Great guy. Will be missed. Prayers for family.Tommy and Trisha Abbott
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Tammy and family, words cannot express how terribly sorry we are for you all. We pray that God covers you with His Comfort and Peace.Cecil & Sandra Pryor
Conway, AR Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Rhonda & Tammy, Just talked to your dad last week. We are so sorry for your loss. If you were to describe Steve in one word it would be lovable. Sometimes you just know that a person is going to reside in heaven with Jesus. That is where we can see him again. Our heart goes out to your whole family.Bruce & Linda Huffman
Hamburg, AR Tuesday, March 31, 2020 We are saddened to lose two good friends. We love you Steve and Penny. We will see you in Heaven.Our prayers are with Tammy and Rhonda and all of the Family.
Terry Richard Garrett
Lacey, WA Tuesday, March 31, 2020 For my cousin Steve's children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren. I cannot imagine the overwhelming pain and grief you must all feel right now from losing both Steve and Penny in such a short period of time. What an agonizingly difficult passage for all of you, not just in the present but in the days and weeks ahead. I recall the loss of my own father and grandmother and the empty ache in my heart. Drink deeply right now of all the love and support and all the love of the greater James Family and know that we are thinking of you with great affection and tenderness.Susan C Littleton Theuns
Bel Air, MD Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Thoughts and prayers to loved ones, friends, and family for the loss of Steve.With deepest love and sympathy,
Susan Theuns (Littleton)
Paula Beech
Chatom, AL Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Tammy and Rhonda, we are so sorry to hear about Steve. John Beech and I loved him so. Please know you all are in our prayers.