Steven R. "Steve" Wafford, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Parkview Whitley Memorial Hospital in Columbia City, IN.

Steve was born in Bluffton on November 4, 1960, to Earl Franklin and Shirley M. (Shivers) Wafford, both parents preceded him in death. Steve married Pam S. (Wood) in Bluffton on July 4, 2000, she survives in Albion, IN.

Steve graduated from Southern Wells High School in 1978. He attended the Bluffton Church of God and   retired in 2018 from Water Furnace International in Ft. Wayne following 8 years of service. Steve loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time outdoors, loved his animals, enjoyed woodworking and spending time in Tennessee.

Survivors include his wife, a son; Jason (Jennifer) Wafford of Lafayette, IN, a daughter; Laken (Companion: Mike Fuson) Wafford of Celina, OH, one granddaughter; Leah Wafford, two brothers; Jerry Wafford of Key West, FL and Frank (Velma) Wafford of Hartford City, IN, and one sister; Sheryl (Larry) Hartman of Poneto, IN.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents,and a brother; Richard Wafford.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022, from 11:00 until 1:00 PM at the Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Pastor John Roe will officiate.

Burial will take place at the Stahl Cemetery, Bluffton.

Memorials can be made to Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation