Steven Thomas Garner

Steven Thomas Garner, age 72, of Seaford, DE, passed away at home on August 14, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 25, 1952, in Mountain Home, Idaho to the late William and Waunita Garner.

Steven was an educator for many years in the Caroline County School District, Seaford School District, and for the Delaware Department of Education. He was a sports coach for various local teams/schools over the years. Steven also volunteered his time to many organizations including Nanticoke Young Life, Love Inc, Teen Challenge, and other various Religious Ministries. He loved to help people, and his faith as a Methodist parishioner was very important to him.

Steven enjoyed playing golf, basketball, going to concerts, traveling, and serving his community, but most of all he loved spending time with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Kelly Garner, daughter, Erin Miller (Jared), son, Brandt Garner (Idalma), stepdaughter, Jessica Read, stepson, Anthony Johnston, grandchildren, Ava Miller, Levi Massey, Joelle Read, Jeffrey Leiva, and Rossi Leiva.  He is also survived by his brother, John Garner (Linda), sister, Kelly Ulrich (Clayton), as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rebecca Garner, parents, William and Waunita Garner, brother, Michael Garner, and his sister, Sally Rice.

A public viewing will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N Shipley Street, Seaford, DE.  Services and Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Steven’s name to Nanticoke Young Life, P.O. Box 830, Seaford, DE 19973.

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