Funeral Services for Steven McCray, age 61, of O'Neill will be 2:00 pm Thursday, June 18, 2020 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Fullerton. Burial will take place at a later date in Fullerton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-5 pm Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill and one hour prior to the service at the church in Fullerton. Steven passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home in O'Neill. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Biglin's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Steven Lyle McCray was born on June 22, 1958 in Fullerton, Nebraska to Melvin and Evelyn (Roark) McCray. As a teenager, Steven loved to fly planes and was at one point the youngest licensed pilot in Nebraska, at the age of 16. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1976.

Steven enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on Feb 27, 1979. He honorably served for 26 years, including for a time on the Vice President's flight detail. After Steven was discharged from the military, he moved to Kansas City and began working for the Union Pacific Railroad as an Engineer. He retired due to health reasons in 2019.

Steven enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and especially enjoyed boating and having a cold beverage.

Steven is survived by three daughters, Stevie Kurtz of O'Neill, Jordan (Chris) Holmes of Lincoln, Rachel (Nick) Assini of Redland, California; one son, Ryan Flanary of Denver; five grandchildren, Jaxsen Pofahl, Rory Kurtz, River Holmes, River and Ridge Assini; his father, Melvin McCray of Fullerton; one sister, Dixie (Jerry) Zoucha of Hastings; two nieces and one nephew.

Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Troshynski in 2000.