Stephen Lee Scurlock

Stephen Lee Scurlock, 79, of Ashland, passed away November 6, 2026.

Stephen was born April 1, 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Ripley and Donna {Day} Scurlock.

Stephen served in the United States Army starting on June 1, 1966 where he trained at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and then served in Korea.

He married Karen Cline on November 28, 1991.

Stephen worked as an Automatic Sprinkler Fitter for the Local 669 before retiring after 30 years. While he was working he worked on the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, the Ford plant in Michigan, and many other projects throughout the Midwest. He loved Motorcycles and Cars, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Stephen loved attending Car Shows and Drag Races making friends along the way. He was very passionate about food and loved traveling to try new Diners. Stephen was a member of the Eagles and the VFW where he spent time with his friends.

Stephen will be deeply missed by his wife Karen; children Brandon (Michelle) Scurlock, John (Mindy) Scurlock, and Brandy (Sam) Sheaffer; grandchildren Meghan (Derek), Jossalyn (Chris), Madison, Reece (Skyler), Travis (Vanessa), Zoe (Tommy), Gage, and Camden; great-grandchildren Thomas, Alaia, Parker, and Kade; sisters Sandy (Emerson) Bates, Stacey (Bill) Dilts; and many nieces and nephews.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, son Luke Cline, and niece Nicole Bates.

Friends may visit Friday November 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 12 p.m. at the funeral home (and livestreamed at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com/obituaries/Stephen-Scurlock). Following the services there will be a Celebration of Life at the Ashland Eagles from 2 to 6 p.m. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland Food Bank at 240 Cleveland Ave, Ashland, OH 44805.