Steven D. Robirds, age 64, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at his residence in Ada.

          He was born on January 10, 1953 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Earnest Edward and Ressie (Dyer) Robirds.  On April 16, 1971 he married Cathy D. Simon and she preceded him in death on April 25, 2014.

          Steven worked as a maintenance supervisor at Steel Technologies of Ottawa.   He was a member of the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God, Alger.  He was a 1970 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served from 1972 to 1978.

          He is survived by two sons: Eric (Michelle) Robirds of Plain City and Scott (Zeallie) Robirds of Ada; a daughter, Amanda (Brenda Welch) Robirds of Ada; five grandchildren: Alaina Robirds, Hailey Robirds, Aaron Robirds, Joshua Robirds and Elizabeth Robirds; and two brothers: Richard (Debra) Robirds of Lima and Anthony Robirds of Alger.

          Memorial service will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Pastor Dan Holbrook officiating.   

          Friends may call two hours prior to the service from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ada Music Boosters c/o Ada High School 725 West North Avenue, Ada, Ohio 45810.