Steve was a graduate of Lancaster High School and earned his BS and MS from East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity where he served as “social chairman,” and continued in that role for his entire life.
He was a teacher at South Oak Cliff High School where he met his future wife, Juanita. Steve worked the remainder of his career in the technical sales field, a career that he loved and excelled at. He was a born salesman!
Steve’s interest were many. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating. He loved his Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. He loved partying with friends and colleagues. He loved tequila and especially loved mariachis. He loved traveling to other countries. In short, Steve loved life.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Doris, Mullenix and his adventure seeking sister-in-law, Rose Madrigal, who personified Steve’s outlook on life, “the road goes on forever and the party never ends! “
Steve is survived by Juanita; his sister, Marion Ripley; his nephew, Chris (Heather) Crosby; his nieces, Rebecca (BJ) Humphreys and Katie (Nick) Forette; several cousins, fraternity brothers and countless friends.
Graveside services will be on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Grove Hill Cemetery at 2:00 pm, 4118 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75228.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11:00 am, Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills, 9700 Anderson Mill Rd. Austin, Texas 78750.
A special thank you to Steve’s caregivers who are angels here on earth: Vestiney Cooke, Imma Ndayicariye, Anabel Salazar and Anabel Cervantes.
Gratitude and love to the many family members and friends, near and far, who supported Steve on his journey.
