Stephen Anthony McDaniel, 38, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born on June 6, 1985, to Teresa French Pitzing in Adel, Georgia. Stephen was a loving father, soulmate, and friend. He was with the love of his life, Rebekka Carter, for 11 years. He loved his babies, Carter, Kameron, and Aurora so much. He was intelligent, witty, funny, and wouldn’t hesitate to stop anything he was doing to help a stranger. He loved playing guitar, fishing, and working on cars. He was an AMAZING cook and most of all loved cooking for his family. Stephen is preceded in death his grandparents: Ruby Fulbright and Jim Fulbright.
Survivors include his parents: Teresa French Pitzing (Buddy) and Trent McDaniel of Valdosta, GA; fiancé, Rebekka Carter of Nashville, GA; sons, Carter Vann-Allen McDaniel and Kameron Jacob McDaniel; daughter, Aurora Ruby-Jewell McDaniel; sister, Brandi Nisen Corbett (Donald) of Valdosta, GA; step sister, Taylor Cruz (Ryan) of Waco, TX; step brother, Chase Pitzing (Angel) of Valdosta, GA; a special nephew, Cayden Lee Bickford; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests to contact Music Funeral Services of Valdosta to make donations towards the services. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at
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. The McDaniel family is being served by the professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.