Mr. Steve F. Meders, age 72, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away on October 18, 2025 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.  Mr. Meders was born on February 15, 1953 in Tifton, Georgia, to Robert Felton Meders and Ruby Hall Meders.  He lived most of his life in Cook County and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Adel.  Mr. Meders was an agent with the Independent Retirement Professionals.

Mr. Meders is survived by his wife, Janet Giddens Meders of Sparks; one son and daughter-in-law, Tate and Marki Meders of Adel, Georgia; two daughters and sons-in-law: Tai and Ronnie Weeks of Sparks, Shaye and Michael Kohler of Clovis, New Mexico; eight grandchildren: Cohen Weeks and Cailee Weeks, both of Sparks, Louleigh Meders, Henry Meders, Rubi  Meders and Renna Meders, all of Adel, Adelynn Kohler and Ander Kohler, both of Clovis, New Mexico; his mother, Rubye Hall Meders of Omega, Georgia; one brother, Doug Meders of Omega; one sister, Joy Lott of Omega; and his mother-in-law, Marilyn Giddens of Sparks.  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Felton Meders.

Funeral services were held at 4:00 PM on Thursday; October 23, 2025 at the Cook High School Memorial Football Stadium with Rev John Bagley and Rev. Ashley Way officiating and eulogies being given by Dr. Michael McCartney and Mr. Glenn Simmons.  Visitation took place from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Boone Funeral Home.  Grandchildren of Mr. Meders sang "Is He Worthy," Marki Meders sang "Goodness of God," the congregation sang "Amazing Grace" led by Daniel Findley and a recording of Mr. Meders singing "Home Where I Belong" was played at the service.  Tate Meders, Ronnie Weeks, Michael Kohler, Henry Meders, Cohen Weeks, Jason Dent, Danny Erskine, Brayden Erskine and Troy Williams served as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers included Doug Meders, Jerome Moore, Donnie Carter, Paul Witherspoon, Tony Storey, John Humber, Glenn Simmons, Snuffy Smith, James Ensley, Mickey Key, Greg Hall, Larry Felts, Tony Fulp, Dr. Michael McCartney, Paul Dobson, Gerry Harris, Jaimie Allen, Mike Bradford, Danny Young, Jonathan McDaniel, Ronnie Griffin, Leonard Howell, Brad Baker, Lyn Pickle, Leo Guajardo, Dale Boone, and the staff and players of the Cook High School football team.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Steve Meders Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the Cook County Educational Foundation; 37 Josey Road; Adel, Georgia 31620.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com .  Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Meders family.