Stephen “Steve” Dwight Edgington, 68, of Michigan City, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at Northwest Health – La Porte.
He was born Sept. 17, 1953, in Hammond, Ind., to Miles and Mary (Fancil) Edgington.
Steve attended gradeschool at Kingsford Heights Elementary School. He later attended and graduated from La Porte High School. Steve proudly served in the U.S. Army for 3 years. He worked at and retired from the railroad, working as a signal maintainer for 15 years. After his railroad career, Steve owned his own construction company for 27 years.
He was a member of Full Gospel Church of Deliverance for 7 years, under the teachings of Pastor Dennis Pickens. Steve was also a member of the Kingford Heights American Legion.
Steve loved to play golf and work outside on his lawn. He took great pride in his lawn care. He was a die-hard Chicago Bears fan. He loved family cookouts and enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially giving them tractor rides. Steve’s friends were also a priority to him.
Steve was married to Hazel for 45 years. His daughter, Brande, will always be “Daddy’s little girl.” Steve would do anything for his daughter. When younger, he affectionately called Brande “Little Boo Boo.” Steve’s granddaughter, Ashlynn, will always be his “Babygirl.” His great-grandson, Zaidin, will always be his “Little Man,” while his great-granddaughter, Zamiah, will always be his “Little Princess.” Steve loved to take walks on the beach with his girlfriend, Carlene, the love of his life, and had a great relationship with Carlene’s daughter, Debbie.
On May 31, 1975, in La Porte, Ind., he married Hazel E. Moore, who survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Brande Edgington of Warsaw, Ind.; granddaughter, Ashlynn Potter of Michigan City; 2 great-grandchildren, Zaidin Carter and Zamiah Hunt: sister, Carolyn Shields; brother, Jerry Gomez; girlfriend, Carlene Kniola; Carlene’s children, Debbie, Scottie, and Mike; Carlene’s grandchildren, Carson, Collin, Liam, Aiden, McKaila, Marquan, Destiny, and Jackson; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Debbie Moser.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at Full Gospel Church of Deliverance, Michigan City, with Pastor Dennis Pickens officiating. Visitation will be held at the church Monday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. until the service. Cremation will follow the service. Burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Brande Edgington, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, Ind. 46350, or to the donor’s choice.
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