Sgt Stegall

Jason Stegall "Stegall" went home to be with the Lord on December 14,

2009. He was the most amazing husband, father, brother, son, Soldier

and friend. He touched so many lives during his time here with us.

Jason was born in Birmingham on October 3, 1978. He attended

Hewitt-Trussville High School and later went on to fulfill his dream of

being a Soldier. During his five year military career, he was stationed

at Ft. Richardson, Alaska with the 501st "GERONIMO" as a paratrooper

which he loved dearly. He was deployed with this unit for 15 months

during Operation Iraqi Freedom where he earned a Bronze Star with "V"

device for Valor and a Purple Heart. Other awards and decorations he was

awarded are Meritorious Service Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two

Army Achievement Medals and the prestigious Combat Infantry Badge. He

also has a second Purple Heart pending approval for his actions while in

Iraq. He was then transferred to the 36th Infantry division in Ft.

Bliss, Texas in July 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandfather,

James Stegall, Sr. and grandmother, Jerry Austin. He will be dearly

missed by his wife of 4 years, Ashley Stegall, son Landon Stegall, step

sons, Leighton and Logan Dees; father, James Stegall Jr.; mother, Tina

Stegall; brother, Josh Stegall; "Me Maw" Dorothy Scott; great

grandmother, Julie Stegall and an abundance of family, friends and

fellow soldiers. Visitation will be held at Crosspoint Baptist Church

on Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Funeral services

will be at Crosspoint Baptist Church on Monday, December 21, 2009 at

1:00 PM with Military Graveside Services to follow at Jefferson Memorial

Gardens East in Trussville, Alabama. Jefferson Memorial Trussville

directing.