Born January 1, 1957 in Vientiane, Laos to Chanh Phouang Douang and Khampheuang Douangmany, he was a long-time machinist and resident of Mecklenburg County. A sports enthusiast, he also enjoyed spending time with friends and family and bowling.
He went to French Cadet School in Vientiane, Laos in 1972 and completed training from Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma, Washington in 1982.
He is survived by his wife, Viengngeune Kongkham; sons, Robert, Roger, and Jason.
Family, friends, and others whose lives Steven touched are invited to FOREST LAWN WEST FUNERAL, 4601 Freedom Drive Charlotte, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018, to reminisce, grieve, support one another.