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1954 - 2013
 Steve Joe Danford, 59, of Crown City, Ohio passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 at his daughters home, surrounded by all his favorite people. Steve was born January 26, 1954 in Huntington, WV son of the Ella Danford of Huntington, WV and the late Richard Danford. Steve worked several construction jobs over the span on his life and was always an avid gardener. He taught his children to love the outdoors and animals with endless hours of National Geographic and nature shows , which they begrudgingly watched and didnt appreciate until they reached adulthood. He taught us how to plant seeds and the miracle and excitement of watching something grow. He loved to cook and REALLY loved to eat. He was always firing up the grill and trying to force feed everyone that crossed his doorsteps. The holidays and family cookouts were some of his favorite times and our best memories. Steve took great pride in his children and grandchildren. When his son Jason joined the military, it was the proudest moment of his life. He carried Jasons 82nd Airborne coin in his pocket from the time he got it, in around 2000, until his passing. The grandkids fascinated him with their technology and their laptops , he just didnt think it was possible to be able to check WSAZ whenever someone wanted to. In addition to his father, Richard, he was preceded in death by his brother David Ji ; and his longtime companion and favorite child Miller his labrador mix. In addition to his mother Ella; he is survived by his daughter Stefanie (Robert) Smith; son Jason (Rhonda) Danford, grandchildren and his little snippers Josie Harrison, Kylie Haislop, Chandler Danford and Caleb Danford; several siblings, Tom (Marilyn) Danford, Carl Danford, Marilyn Trooster, Bob Danford, Harvey Danford, Pat Danford and Carol Danford. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Per Steves wishes there will be a private burial at Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
judy calvert
Wednesday September 4, 2013 at
10:39 PM
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I have known your familey for about twenty years or longer as. You kids grew up together it was every weekend or so we would be at one anothers home mostly yours danford always wanted us to come down there he was definitely one of a kind he was so funny with todays tecknowledge he would say " hummm ain't that something" I will always cherish the times we had together. Rest in peace. My old friend
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Daphne and Family
Tuesday September 3, 2013 at
3:53 AM
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I'm so sorry to hear of Steve's passing .You are all in my thought's and prayers. May God Bless and keep you always
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Ashley
Tuesday September 3, 2013 at
3:52 AM
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I am so sorry for this loss, you are in my prayers. God bless you, Stef & Jason, you know how to reach me.
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Rick & Pam Gorby
Monday September 2, 2013 at
9:45 PM
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So sorry for your loss. May God be with you & comfort you in your time of sorrow. UQK8NJ
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Gina McCloud Black Kates
Monday September 2, 2013 at
4:24 PM
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Marilyn so sorry to hear about Steve. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have wondered for years how you are and where you are living. Email me soon. Love to all!
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brenda cooper jarrell
Monday September 2, 2013 at
1:05 PM
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Stefanie And Jason I an so sorry about your dad you all was his life he was a very special man he touched every ones heart made every one smile he was so special we had lots of fun.he was a thousand winds that blow he was a dimond glints on snow he was the sunlight on ripened grain he was the gentle autumns rain when u awaken in the mornings hush because he was the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight he was the soft star that shines at night. prayers go out to you jason and stephanie and family.
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Vicky Danford Keney
Monday September 2, 2013 at
6:52 AM
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Steve has always been one of those people who got under your skin & into your heart very quickly. He got into mine in 1974. He was so good at so many things.. too many to list. The most important things in his life were his two children & he love them fiercely, dearly, & most loyally! He could be the best friend you ever had, & if you were, he would do anything for you. He had such a strong endearing personality. And, once you met him, you could never forget him. He thrived in the outdoors. He loved planting & growing anything & everything. He loved to be the first one to drive thru a fresh snow & to leave his tracks first. He will always be in my heart & has really left an impact on many lives. He suffered long, was cared for greatly & very well by his daughter & son. He is suffering no more. He is with Mom & Dad who have gone on before him.. & I bet they are having a great time catching up!
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Joyce (Drummond) Ferguson
jadf2008@yahoo.com
Sunday September 1, 2013 at
3:22 PM
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I was so sorry to read of Steves passing. we went to school with him. and my mom and dad lived close to them in 1973. He will be greatly missed, he was surely loved by everyone. I will pray God gives the family comfort in this time of need.May God Bless All. Prayers going out. Keith,Sue & Joyce Drummond.
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Dee Short
denittashort@gmail.com
Saturday August 31, 2013 at
10:21 PM
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Love you guys. Steve would have really liked his obituary, great job!
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Stefanie Danford
Saturday August 31, 2013 at
9:43 PM
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You were the best dad a girl could ever want and I miss you so much already. Thank you for always being there 3
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