Steven James McKerlie was born March 7, 1964 in Tucson, Arizona to Donald and Patricia McKerlie. He lost his battle with cancer on August 21,2025. Steve leaves behind his loving partner, Connie Jones, brother Michael McKerlie, sister Kimberly (McKerlie) Avery, brother in law Christian Avery, as well as several nieces and nephews. Steve was a dedicated employee of Chapman Automotive where he worked for over 35 years. In his youth , he graduated from Catalina High School and was active in the Youth Group at El Camino Baptist Church. Service for Steve will be at East Lawn Cemetery, Thursday morning, August 28th at 8:00 AM.