Stephan August Truxall, Jr.

Stephan August Truxall, Jr.

Steve went to be with the Lord on March 9th, 2019 at age 41 after a lengthy illness. 

Beloved fiancee and companion of Erica Stepic and step-father of Sage Stepic Silva; Loving son of Denise Moore and the late Stephan A Truxall, Sr.; Beloved sister of Michelle Anderson, brother-in-law of Rodney Clark and Dearest uncle of Caleb Clark.  

The funeral services were private. 

Steve Truxall succumbed to an incurable illness and had been sick for over 5 years.  He was 41 years old. 

Steve loved his family and his family was his priority.  He loved to cook and was good at it. He loved to have family over and took pride in cooking for them. The most enjoyable times for Steve were not spent out at a restaurant but in a living room laughing and enjoying family and the food that he had painstakingly marinated and worked on for hours to prepare.  He loved deeply and wanted everything to be good for his family.  

Up until the time he got sick he would always be there to help with anything that was needed.  He always put others in front of himself.  He would drop everything and help family and friends when they had a need. 

Steve had a very sensitive heart. He loved deeply and hated to see injustice and suffering.  He went out of his way to make sure everyone was okay even when he was not.  He had 2 major surgeries in 2016 which took a huge toll on him physically. Even though his illness stopped him from doing so many things he loved, his concern and care for others was always at the forefront.  He would not let others know how sick he was and he tried his best to be there for others and not let people know how bad he was suffering.  Even being very ill he insisted on cooking for family when he was in intense pain and could barely walk.  He would put off going to the hospital so he could cook for a family gathering.  

Over the last 5 years his illness gradually took over his life and he progressively worsened.  His illness took away his ability to leave his home and most of his time was spent on a couch or in a chair.  He was barely able to walk and still wanted to celebrate Valentine’s Day with his wife, daughter and mom. It was difficult and taxing for him but he managed to bring joy and show love to those he deeply cared for. He did it without complaining.  He sacrificed his own comfort to bring joy to others. He got much happiness and satisfaction out of that.  Although it was evident, he never let his family know how bad he was suffering. 

He was a faithful family man and nothing on this earth was more important to him than having a happy family.  Erica was the love of his life since he laid eyes on her. They met over the backyard fence in 2012 and have been inseparable ever since.  He told his mom she was the one right after he met her. He was so excited about her. He would sit and watch out the window hoping she would come outside and he told his mom she was so beautiful. She was the only woman he ever loved. He had never married or been in a relationship until he met her at the age of 34. He often told his family that she was his soulmate and his love for her was so deep.  He wanted life to be perfect for her. 

He loved his step-daughter and nephew.  He would call Sage into the kitchen to teach her how to cook and he wanted her to be the best that she could be.  He loved her so much and was always asking advice on how to raise a daughter.  He wanted her to grow up right and he took his role as her step-father seriously.  He would tell his family that she was a beautiful young lady. 

He loved spending time with his nephew Caleb.  He called him his “little man” from the day he was born.  He took time with Caleb and loved having him over. He was so happy when he was around Caleb, and always made sure he got a hug and “I love you” from him.  Uncle Steve was a big part of Caleb’s life and Steve adored him.  

He had an extremely close relationship with his sister Michelle and his brother-in-law Rodney.  He was Rodney’s close friend and he was responsible for introducing his sister to Rodney.  He and his sister were best friends and he often lived with his sister through the years. They loved to talk to each other and were each other’s confidant.  They had a very strong bond and very close relationship. Their lives and families were intertwined daily and they wouldn’t have thought about doing anything without the other.  Their love for each other was always evident and  filled with care and concern.  They were always there for each other. 

Before Steve got so sick, he spent hours every week helping his mom serve the homeless. He prepared the van for the route and loved being on the streets . He was there to hand out supplies and clothing, he prayed with those who needed it and he was loved by those he served on the streets.  He had true compassion and considered the homeless his friends. His illness prevented him from going and doing what he loved for the last couple years.  He loved serving with his mom and he had his mom’s heart for serving others. He always wanted to be there for his mom in case something happened.  

Steve was a very private man.  He had a relationship with the Lord and always prayed for people and asked for prayers when someone was in need. He had faith and knew that his life was in God’s hands. Steve’s father died in 2010 from the same illness.  Steve often talked about his father’s faith and he wanted his faith to be like his dads. His dad served the Lord helping needy people as Steve did. 

Steve loved deeply, not necessarily with “I Love You’s”, even though he said it daily, he was best at showing it and living love out.  Steves life touched so many and he has left an everlasting impression on those he loved.  He will be greatly missed.  Those that loved him have great memories of Steve, especially in the days before he got sick.