Stephen Paul Runnels, 40, passed away August 18, 2013 in Huntsville. He was born October 2, 1972 in Oxford, England the son of Bill Dode and Marilyn Ator Runnels. Services will be 2 PM Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Southside Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Woodland Park Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 6-8 PM in the funeral home annex. He is survived by his mother: Marilyn Runnels of Mineral Wells, sister: Karen Tarrants of Holts Summit, Missouri, uncle: Pat Ator of Beaverton, Oregon, aunts: Evanell Davis of St. George, Utah, Suzanne Parten of Mineral Wells, Maureen Pritchard of Shelby, Montana, Cindy Voegtlin of Walnut Springs, numerous cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Bill D. Runnels in 1974, grandparents: Herbert and Meree Ator, and uncle: Michael Ator.