Steven D. Eckard, 47, a Plymouth resident since 1990, passed away at 3:42 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from sudden illness. The son of the late Roy Lee Eckard and June A. Borror Palmer, Steve was born on July 3, 1965 in Harrisonburg, VA. He graduated from Franklin High School in West Virginia.
Steven and Diane Figg were married on March 6, 1992.
Steven was a business owner, operating several businesses – S&S Tree & Lawn, which included snow removal, sweeping and landscaping, S&S Limo Services, both in Plymouth, and the Argos Bar & Grill.
He was an avid sports fan, no other team allowed but the Pittsburg Steeler’s and NASCAR driver Bill Elliott. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and collected cars. His favorite hobby was spoiling his daughter and grandchildren.
Steven is survived by his mother, June Palmer of Cromwell, Indiana; a daughter, Stephanie Kerneda Eckard of Plymouth; his former wife, Diane Kehr of Plymouth; two step-sons: Josh Snyder of San Antonio, TX and Aaron (Danielle) Snyder, a BM1 in the United States Navy, stationed in Hawaii; two step-daughters: Sarah (Andy) Perschbacher of Plymouth and Rachel (Lincoln) Parish of South Bend; four grandchildren: Victoria “Honey Bunny” Perschbacher, Miles Perschbacher, Jude Parish and Landon Snyder; two sisters: Lori (Keith) Grogg of Bridgewater, VA and Crystal (Paul) Cook of Dayton, VA and two brothers: Charles “Chuck” Eckard of Cromwell, IN and Roy Lee Eckard, Jr. of Austin, TX.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Friends may visit with Steven’s family on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2012.
Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital 705 Riley Hospital Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46202 or the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Angie Bryant Kain says
Sara and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Steve\’s passing. Your in my prayer\’s. \”Big Steve\” and my Dad, Mike Bryant were very good friends. I know he wll be missed by many.
Karen Poor says
Sorry of hear this heart breaking news. Steve will be missed by a very young little boy that thought of Steve as a grandpa.
brenda shifflett says
dear June ann , very sorry about the death of your son. friend of Linda &Sharron Koontz.
Brenda & Jerry shifflett
Debbie says
June and family,
I am so sorry to have read of Stevie\’s passing in the Harrisonburg, VA newspaper. Please know that my thoughts a prayers are with you all. May warm memories and the loving arms of God bring you comfort.
Love,
Debbie Eye
Tasha Alexander says
Stephanie and family-
Not a question about the love your father had for you. When he spoke of you it was very apparent you were daddy\’s little girl and the apple in his eye. He would go to every length for you and was sure you would be the top seller of cookie dough when you were in jr. high. Yes, I bought a tub. I have seen you through the year and your a spitten emage. Your mother as well did a wonderful job of loving you, protecting you for your best interests always. I wish nothing more for you to have peace in your adult life and keep that special place in your heart for your dad and him meomery for you. God bless you sweetie
Tasha Alexander
daughter of April Doll
Linda Howdyshell says
June ann, abd family,
David and I are so sorry to hear about Steven. You and your family are in our prayers.
Love, David and Linda (Stamp) Howdyshell
Ron Babbs says
My God grant Steve\’s family & friends comfort during this time. We are so very sorry for your loss!!!
mary moyers says
June,Very sorry to hear of Steven\’s passing. Hoid on to all the great \”MEMORIES. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you Mary Moyers
John and Judy Stone says
Our condoences to Stephanie. I talked to your dad a few weeks ago, and he was very proud of you.
Tammy Warner says
I am really sorry to hear of Stevie\’s passing.I always liked Stevie we grew up together.We had lots of good times he was always in to something.He will be greatly missed.Prayers for the family.
Kirby says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Eckard family, Kirby Whitaker and family.
Becky Wade says
Dear Stephanie & family,
We were so sorry to hear that Steve passed away. I haven\’t seen you since the day you first took your dad to the hospital and I have been wondering how he was doing. Sent you a note on facebook but I am sure you had been very busy.
Please know that my thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am sure there are many memories that you will cherish.
Love and miss you,
Becky
Donna Burroughs says
Stephanie,
I\’m so sorry to learn of your father\’s passing. I\’ll be thinking of you.
Your former principal,
Mrs. Donna Burroughs
CHERYL HIMES says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steves family. From the Himes Family, John, Cheryl, Mike and Rich
Bill & Bev Rundle says
Our sympathy to all concerned.
Carolyn Vandevander - Blizzard says
June & Family,
Our prayers are with you. May God comfort you all.
Angie Bryant Kain says
Sara and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Steve\’s passing. Your in my prayer\’s. \”Big Steve\” and my Dad, Mike Bryant were very good friends. I know he wll be missed by many.
Karen Poor says
Sorry of hear this heart breaking news. Steve will be missed by a very young little boy that thought of Steve as a grandpa.
brenda shifflett says
dear June ann , very sorry about the death of your son. friend of Linda &Sharron Koontz.
Brenda & Jerry shifflett
Debbie says
June and family,
I am so sorry to have read of Stevie\’s passing in the Harrisonburg, VA newspaper. Please know that my thoughts a prayers are with you all. May warm memories and the loving arms of God bring you comfort.
Love,
Debbie Eye
Tasha Alexander says
Stephanie and family-
Not a question about the love your father had for you. When he spoke of you it was very apparent you were daddy\’s little girl and the apple in his eye. He would go to every length for you and was sure you would be the top seller of cookie dough when you were in jr. high. Yes, I bought a tub. I have seen you through the year and your a spitten emage. Your mother as well did a wonderful job of loving you, protecting you for your best interests always. I wish nothing more for you to have peace in your adult life and keep that special place in your heart for your dad and him meomery for you. God bless you sweetie
Tasha Alexander
daughter of April Doll
Linda Howdyshell says
June ann, abd family,
David and I are so sorry to hear about Steven. You and your family are in our prayers.
Love, David and Linda (Stamp) Howdyshell
Ron Babbs says
My God grant Steve\’s family & friends comfort during this time. We are so very sorry for your loss!!!
mary moyers says
June,Very sorry to hear of Steven\’s passing. Hoid on to all the great \”MEMORIES. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you Mary Moyers
John and Judy Stone says
Our condoences to Stephanie. I talked to your dad a few weeks ago, and he was very proud of you.
Tammy Warner says
I am really sorry to hear of Stevie\’s passing.I always liked Stevie we grew up together.We had lots of good times he was always in to something.He will be greatly missed.Prayers for the family.
Kirby says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Eckard family, Kirby Whitaker and family.
Becky Wade says
Dear Stephanie & family,
We were so sorry to hear that Steve passed away. I haven\’t seen you since the day you first took your dad to the hospital and I have been wondering how he was doing. Sent you a note on facebook but I am sure you had been very busy.
Please know that my thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am sure there are many memories that you will cherish.
Love and miss you,
Becky
Donna Burroughs says
Stephanie,
I\’m so sorry to learn of your father\’s passing. I\’ll be thinking of you.
Your former principal,
Mrs. Donna Burroughs
CHERYL HIMES says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steves family. From the Himes Family, John, Cheryl, Mike and Rich
Bill & Bev Rundle says
Our sympathy to all concerned.
Carolyn Vandevander - Blizzard says
June & Family,
Our prayers are with you. May God comfort you all.