He was employed with Lord Johns Tacos, Americare, Shoney's and Sandy's Janitorial. Steven was into dragstrip racing and also worked at the Bunker Hill Dragstrip for many years. He loved being around family especially spending time with his children. He also loved to barbecue, playing Domino's, Skippo, Sorry, Spades and his favorite game was UNO. Growing up he and brother Greg would love his Aunt Dee's pancakes. His favorite NFL team was Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a lover of music, dancing, motorcycles and cooking. His cat Bella was his best friend. Steven also enjoyed reading his bible.
Surviving relatives include his wife Stephanie Bender of Kokomo, IN; four children, Aubrey Bender; Mateja Bender; Steven Bender, Jr.; Ariah Bender; grandchildren, Miah and Ezekiel; mother, Virginia Bender; father, Fred Logan; Step-Father, Robert Lee Hillman; brothers, Gregory Bender, R.J. Hillman all of Kokomo, IN; siblings, Fred Jr.; Daryl; Tasha; Twyla; Tia and Adrian; a host of uncles, nieces, cousins, nephews and friends. Also surviving is Pastor Day who was like a second mom to Steven.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Tom and Wilda Bender; grandma Janice Randolph; great granny Coe; uncles John Bender and Wayne Coe; his favorite cousin Leandre Bender; cousin Bruce Johnson and great granny Willie Stevenson.
Funeral services will be 5:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home 2097 West Alto Road Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the funeral home. Share a memory with the family at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.
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