Born in Batesville to the late Lois Edward and Gladys Tutor White, Stephen was a family man who cherished every moment spent with them.

He was a hardworking man. He began his career in the Asphalt Business very young; working for Farris Gravel doing road construction and then plant operator. Furthering his career, he began working for Leman Roberts as a Foreman.

Stephen was a good ole country boy; spending his time outdoors either fishing or hunting. One of his favorite things was taking his grandson, Casey, hunting with him. Family was the most important thing.

He was a follower of Jesus Christ; attending Crowder Assembly of God in Crowder.

In addition to his parents, Stephen is preceded in death by his siblings; Eddie White, Kathy Rutherford, and Rodney White.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 34 years, Judy White; daughters, Tracy Haire, Stacy Haire, and Brittney White; son, Edward Haire; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Elizabeth Fleener (Ed), Charlotte Bannon (Chuck), Jerry White (Anne), and Johnnie Shields.

Dickins Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.