Steven Montey Monroe Jr.

Steven Montey Monroe Jr., 35, of Harrah, Oklahoma. Gained his wings, Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. Steven was born February 19, 1981, in Midwest City, Okla. He graduated from Harrah High School in 2001. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Vinson’s Trenching for 10 years and a short time for Malaske and Sons and Okla. County Dist. 1. In 2014, Steven suffered a severe stroke and while his doctors feared the worst, his family prayed and held close to the promises of God. Steven overcame one obstacle after another day after day for more than 2 years. His personality remained along with his strength and resolve to conquer what he was told could not be overcome. Steven enjoyed playing softball, and was known as the best softball pitcher by the umpires. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially pestering and aggravating them. He was a football fan and especially loved the Dallas Cowboy football team. Steven was a member of the Harrah Church of the Nazarene. He is preceded in death by his father, Steven Monroe Sr.; grandparents, Dorothy Standifer, Bob Standifer, Edna and JC Ozburn; many other family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Kristy Monroe, mother and step-father, Cindy and David Lowman Sr.; sister, Crystal and Brian Castleberry; two brothers, Brian and Meredith Standifer, and David Lowman Jr.; mother-in-law, Debbie Fitzgerald; father-in-law, Darwin and Kristy Fitzgerald; sister-in-law, Melissa and Vince Parker; brother-in-law, Kent and Amanda McCalister; sister-in-law, Angela and Jeremy Bradford; 10 nieces and nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. To everyone who shared their prayers and support in so many ways we say Thank You. Steven's favorite color was blue and the family requests that you wear blue to the service. Formal Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Smith-Parks Funeral Service. Services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the Choctaw Church of the Nazarene, Choctaw, OK, with Pastor Larry Stone and Pastor Vince Parker officiating. Pallbearers will be David Vinson, Jacob Vinson, Justen Vinson, Josh Gann, Tyler Jones, Nathan Jenkins. Interment will follow at Lutheran Cemetery, Wellston, OK. Services are under the direction of Smith~Parks Funeral Service in Harrah, OK.