Steven Daniel Coalson

Steven “Daniel” Coalson, 39, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024. Daniel was born to Christina McKinney in Birmingham, AL, on May 1, 1985. After finishing school, he worked several jobs until he went into the Air Force in 2009, a job that took his growing family all over the world. He retired as a Senior Airman in 2015. He obtained his Masters of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University upon returning home. He then settled with his family in Birmingham and worked at MacLellan Integrated Services. Daniel met the love of his life, Amanda Dunn, in 2001 at a high school football game and was smitten with her for the rest of his days. As his disease progressed, he fell in love with her over and over again; when his memories started to fade, she was always the one. They married on March 18, 2006 surrounded by friends and family. In 2007, Daniel and Amanda had their first son, Jon. Four years later, they welcomed their second son Luke into the world. And in 2018, their princess Vera came along. He worked so hard to make sure they were taken care of and felt loved every day. His favorite thing to do was anything with them. Daniel wore many titles: husband, dad, brother, son, friend, and, likely, one of his favorites, coach. He loved being on the field or the court, leading Jon or Luke and their friends in drills and plays, imparting his love of the game to them. Daniel led his family in the same way he led his teams, with love and faith. Each night at family dinner, he would make his kids tell them three things they learned that day. He was always so proud of every single accomplishment of theirs. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Dunn Coalson; his children Jon, Luke, and Vera; his mother, Christina McKinney; his step-father, Jon Adair; his brothers Adam Adair (Megan) and Justin Cruce; his sister Christan, and his sisters-in-law Crystalyn Stembridge (Adam) and Candace Henderson, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, and an incredible number of amazing friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to MacLellan Integrated Services for all of the grace and kindness they extended to Daniel during his time there. They also want to express their gratitude to Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Gardendale and Pastor Wayne Shelton for being so steadfast in prayer and faith and support during this journey. Daniel’s go-to phrase when things got rough was “count it joy,” so James 1:2-4 seems appropriate to celebrate his precious life. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Services to honor Daniel’s life will be held at Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home Saturday, December 21, 2024. The family will receive guests from 10-11am. Memorial service will begin at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Glioblastoma Research Organization

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Steven Daniel Coalson

May 1, 1985 - December 14, 2024