Steve Megginson

Saltillo - Steven Paul Megginson, 52, died Monday, May 10, 2010, at his residence. He was born November 17, 1957, to David McNeil and Marilyn Jane Winters Megginson. In 1977, he graduated from Tupelo High School where he played the drums for the THS Band and developed his skill and enjoyment of wood working. He was in the plumbing business for 35 years as the owner of Megginson Plumbing which later became Big O Services. He loved his employees and treated them like family. A huge Elvis fan, he placed the first wreath on the Elvis Presley birthplace after his death. He was a big person with an equally big heart, willing to help anyone in need. He was a tremendous supporter of many charitable organizations including the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, The Salvation Army, Gardner-Simmons Home for Girls, The Sanctuary Hospice House, S.A.F.E. Inc., Reach for the Blind, among many others. He was a father figure to many and was known as "Big Daddy." He enjoyed hunting for treasures at estate sales, but his greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Tupelo.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Grayson and Rev. Ricky Young officiating. Jim Johnson and Jim Bain will deliver a eulogy. Burial will be in Tupelo Memorial Park.

Survivors include one daughter, Emily Megginson Addison (Michael) of Tupelo; one son, Andrew Megginson (Autumn) of Tupelo; his mother, Marilyn Jane Winters Megginson May (Harold) of Tupelo; two sisters, Kathy Megginson Martin of Tupelo and Amy Megginson Kirby (Chaz) of Tupelo; one brother, Paul Megginson (Jamie) of Brandon; three grandchildren, Tannor Megginson, Carter Megginson, and Milly Addison; two nieces, Kelsey Megginson and Malorie Payne; three nephews, Kurt Martin, Dillon Payne, and Konnor Megginson; his uncles, Gray Megginson, Bobby Megginson, and Doug Winters; his aunts, Margaret Fowler and Sandra Hammack; his step-siblings, Tara Lyle ( Parker) and Mark May (Amanda); and numerous cousins and a number of great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, David McNeil Megginson; his grandmothers, Gladys Megginson and Ruth Winters; and his grandfathers, Paul Winters and Roy Hartley.

Pallbearers will be Jason Maynard, Joey Robbins, Steve Bates, Josh Tollison, Dave Cofer, Courtney Hall, and Rick Moore.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Chaz Kirby, Steve Hudson, and Jim Bain.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Girl Scouts Heart of the South-Megginson Memorial Fund, 1800 West Main, Tupelo MS 38801-3254; or a charity of the donor's choice.