Steven E. Liggins Jr.

Our beloved Steven was born on August 29, 1989 to Tracey C. Mack and Steven E. Liggins, Sr. was a fun-loving person who made friends wherever he went. He departed this life suddenly on Sunday, June 16, 2019. At an early age, Steven accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at the age of 10. He was an active youth member of St. Joseph Freewill Baptist Church under the leadership of choir, and drama ministry. He was taught that his personal relationship with God, through Jesus Christ was imperative. As a result, Steven put his faith and trust in God and did not mind telling others about Him. Steven was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Heritage High School in June 2007. He briefly attended Virginia Union University in 2007, but later went on to graduate from North American Trade School with a certificate of completion in Electrical Technology. Steven always had a desire to obtain a degree in higher learning. As a result, he enrolled in Baltimore City Community College to pursue an Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration. Football was everything to Steven. His love for football began when he played for The Hamilton Unlimited Football Program at the age of 12. He went on to play for Edmondson-Westside High School and Heritage High School. His passion for football was in concert with his compassion for young people. Steven coached several youth football programs. As an offensive lineman coach for the Charm City Buccaneers, he helped to lead his team to a National Championship in 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida. At present, Steven coached the West Baltimore Ravens. He had the opportunity to meet and be mentored by excellent coaches to help young people understand the damage that bullying can cause. The youth in the football programs were very important to Steven. When considering new endeavors, he always thought about the impact his decisions would have on "his" kids. He understood that, while growing up, football gave him an outlet. Football provided Steven with an even larger family and an alternative to juvenile delinquency. He wanted to give the youth in the football programs the same alternative. Steven loved his family and friends immensely. He believed that family and friendship were the greatest assets in life. While our immediate family circle was small, his desire was that we be closer and that we spend more quality time together. If you were Steven's friend and you introduced him to your family, they became his family. His big heart and gigantic personality were topped off by a smile that could light up a room. Steven loved music, dancing, and having a great time. He was not shy on the dance floor at all. He will be missed greatly. As we continue to celebrate his life, Steven leaves his memories to be cherished by: his parents, Daryl and Tracey Mack; his father, Steven E. Liggins, Sr.; his grandparents, Wilbert and Linda Campbell and Dorethea Vanderburg; two sisters, Liberty and Danielle; two brothers, Shawn and Jarius; three uncles, Derrick "Leon" Donnell, and Marty; four aunts, Sandy, Chatty, Katie, and Karen; The Hollie Family; cousins, Nikia, Nikki, Yvette, Marcus, Jordan, and Derrick; two childhood best friends, Kevin Evans and Justin Franklin; a devoted and loving girlfriend, Khadia Karim Makle; a "brother" and sister-friend for life, Ralph "BJ" Todd and Benia Richardson and the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Family; three nieces; one nephew; four godchildren, Nikelle Ryan, Jamih, and Sydney-Adriana; and a host of loved ones and friends that are too numerous to name.

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Steven E. Liggins Jr.

August 29, 1984 - June 16, 2019