of Farmington, AR
December 10, 1985 - May 7, 2025
Stephen E. Minden, 39, of Farmington, Arkansas passed away May 7, 2025 at his residence.
Stephen was born December 10, 1985, in Tempe, Arizona to his parents, John E. Minden and Jo Dawn (Smith) Minden. He attended the University of Arkansas where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and worked as a Mechanical Engineer for APEI Extreme Environment Systems. Stephen loved music and could play a variety of instruments, he was the lead guitarist for the band DreamFast from 2004-2010. He also loved to cook a variety of different dishes but was well known for his sushi. He loved being with his family and friends just hanging out and being together.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carl J. and Sandra L. (Rouw) Smith of Van Buren and his paternal grandfather, James A. Minden of Fort Smith.
He is survived by his parents, John E Minden and Jo Dawn (Smith) Minden of Magazine, Arkansas; his sister, Sara Minden of Bentonville, Arkansas; his paternal grandmother, Eva-Marie Minden of Fort Smith, Arkansas, one niece and one nephew; other family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Cremation arrangements and memorial service are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made in Stephen's name to hungryformusic.org.
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8 Condolence(s)
Sandy Medearus
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Very heartfelt condolences to the Minden family. May Stephen rest in peace and find a great band to join in the afterlife. I am holding you all in my arms.
Tonya Reed
Monday, May 12, 2025
Jo, I really hate to hear about Stephen. I know nothing i say will make the pain go away, but know he will be missed by many. Keeping you and all yours in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Honea
Monday, May 12, 2025
So sorry.
Kyrsten Seigrist
Saturday, May 10, 2025
I'm so sorry for the loss of Stephen. I'll always remember him, Kenny, and Brian hanging out and playing guitar at Linda and Ken's. He was a great guy. Thinking of your family. Love yall.
Brittney Clark
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Stephen was such a great person inside and out. In school, he was always cutting up, and goofing off trying to make anyone, and everyone laugh all the time. He will be missed 🫶 Prayers for all his family, and friends going through this hard, unexpected time. RIH Stephen.
Cindy Gilmer
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Praying you find peace and comfort.
Kristin Hart
Saturday, May 10, 2025
The world lost such a wonderful person. Stephen was so funny and kind and was so much fun to hang out with. May his soul rest in peace and my family's deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.
Millissia Jones
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Jo and family, I am deeply sadden by your son's death. Many prayers for you and your family!