| Location | Brewton, Alabama |
| Age | 34 years |
| Date of Birth | 6/1970 |
| Date of Death | 5/2005 |
| Visitors | 2,589 since 30/03/2007 |
| Creator |
Stephen was killed in a car accident. He hit a utility pole head on at 55mph. We're guessing
that he must have fallen asleep. It was a late, rainy night and he had been driving for an hour. He
was almost home. Where the road curved, he did not. The car flipped over onto the passengers side.
Stephen was ejected and pinned under the car. The utility pole busted completely in half,as if it
were just a pencil, then fell onto the car. Live electrical lines were everywhere. When help arrived
they were unable to get near the car because of the live wires. The utility company had to be called
to the scene. We were told that the wreck happened at 12:25am. That's what time the areas
electricity went off. Meanwhile, I was at home, sleeping. At 4:30am a policeman knocked on the door
and delivered the bad news. My legs turned to rubber and litterally would not hold me up.
Stephen had just got married 10 days before the wreck. In total, including a previous marriage, he
had 7 children and 2 step-children. He had a big sister (me), a big brother and a little sister. Our
mom passed away in 1994. Our dad has recently passed away in January 2007. Poor Daddy, it was
horable for him, seeing his son in a casket. Now they're together again.
I miss Stephen so much I can't hardly stand it. We were very close. We were together every day.
We had lots of fun.
The Randy Travis song, Look Heart No Hands, is one we played at his funeral. He always sang this
song to Mama when she was here. After her death he would still sing it, and cry. Now I sing it and
cry. The other song, Mama I'm Coming Home, was also played at his funeral.
I have not turned my back on you
So there’s no need to cry.
I’m watching you from Heaven,
Just beyond the morning sky.
I’ve seen you almost fall apart,
When you could barely stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
And watched him take your hand.
He told me you were in more pain
Than I could ever be.
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,
Then gave your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my touch,
Or see me by your side,
I’ve whispered that I loved you,
While I wiped each tear you’ve cried.
So please try not to ache for me,
We’ll meet again one day.
Beyond the dark and stormy sky,
A rainbow lights the way.
--Author Unknown
sleep tight stephen
This day is remembered and quietly kept,
No words are needed, we shall never forget.
For those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen and unheard, but always near,
So loved, so missed...and so very dear.
awwww
sherry wat a lovely person your brother looked xxx
im so sad at your big lossxxx
just take comfort in the belief that hes watching over you babesxxx
rest in peace steven xxxx
god bless you sherry xxxx
My poem for Stephen
You're still together momma even though his body is gone. he'll always be there with you. you 2 were so close not even death can keep you apart. heres the poem i wrote for him:
Today I heard the saddest story,
I think I've ever heard
Tears came quickly to my eyes
And I couldnt say a word
A newlywed father, brother and uncle
Nephew, cousin and son
Was driving home on a rainy night
When the day was finally done
No one knows for sure
What happend on that curve
All we'll ever know
Is that he never tried to swerve
It was over in a second
And he never felt a thing
The story continued on
But still I hadnt caught his name
Then the tears began to fall
From my horrified eyes
My heart skipped a beat
And I could hear my own cries
I didnt even realize that they were coming from me
The shock hit me right then
And I couldnt speak nor breath
I ran to the phone
I had to hear it for myself
But then I heard the same story
Coming from someone else
It's just a dream
I screamed and screamed
I was having a nightmare
Or so it seemed
To this day I still cant choke it down
No more 4 wheeling with you
Or just cruzin around
No more singin good ol' songs
Or makin up our own
No more jammin to the crazies
Like Vanilla Ice or Tone
I promise Stephen I will miss you
I'll never forget your face
And no one in this whole wide world
Will ever take your place
Go now and rest
Where you've always wanted to be
At home with your momma
For at last, You are Free!
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