Stephen Lynn Fronabarger

Stephen (Steve) Lynn Fronabarger, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, due to complications from Lymphoma. He succumbed while under Hospice care at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia. Steve was born on June 21, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee to Troy and Pert Fronabarger, joining older brother Gary in the family. He attended public school in Wynne, Arkansas, where he graduated from Wynne High School in 1960. He then attended the University of Arkansas where he graduated with a degree in Business in 1964 and remained a loyal Razorback fan. Steve married Barbara Haile of Searcy, Arkansas on June 6, 1965. The couple relocated several times, including stays in Springfield, MO, Peoria, IL, Bloomington, IN, Louisville, KY, and spent many years in New Orleans, LA, while ultimately retiring in Northern Virginia, choosing to be near their son and his family. Steve spent his career in Retail Management, spending the bulk of his career managing retail stores with Stein Mart. He took pride in how efficient and organized his stores were, his hands-on approach to customer service and store design, and in how he was able to mentor employees throughout his career. Steve grew up playing the drums, performing with bands throughout high school and college. He was a past president of the Gainesville Chapter of the Lions Club and found joy in helping the community. H enjoyed working with his tools and was a skilled craftsman. Steve especially loved the many dogs that he and Barbara raised over their lifetime together, including their St Bernards and Black Labradors. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, and he will be deeply missed. Steve is survived by his son Steve Fronabarger Jr, daughter-in-law Paige Fronabarger, granddaughters Kathryn Fronabarger and Kendall Fronabarger, nieces Karen Tomaszewicz and Lesley Boaz-Sharon and nephews Mike and Robert Fronabarger and Rod Boaz. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Pierce Funeral Home in Manassas, VA. A small, private ceremony will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a Saint Bernard rescue organization, at https://donate.rescueme.org/saintbernard

Stephen Lynn Fronabarger

June 21, 1942 - August 3, 2024