Stephen born in Illinois and lived many years on a cattle farm. His mother Mae and father Floyd Were supportive and down to earth. Stephen has one sister Jonnie who lives on the east coast. Steve has a love of fast cars still today. He and his wife Pam have two children both adults now. He became a writer after suffering a stroke in 2016. He has published two fiction books. Six Haunting tales and Stephens breakout novel. The testament.