Stephen W. Eckles, 64 of Canal Fulton, passed away after a brave battle with cancer. He always maintained a positive attitude saying he was wonderful anytime he was asked.  His smile would light up any room and he will be missed by all. Preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Martha Eckles; niece, Annie Turner and nephew, Adam Watson. Steve is survived by wife, Tammy (Turner) Eckles; children, Taylor Eckles and Kala Brown; his pets, Cannoli, BonBon and Tunie; brothers, Gary Eckles and Kenneth Eckles; sisters-in-law, Debbie Watson and Tamara Klodt; brother-in-law Rod (Val) Turner; neices and nephews, Justin (Tiffany) Turner, Kim (James) Pierson, Melissa ( Tim) Gradwohl, Amanda (Luke) Wright, Brinton (Megan) Eckles, Ashley (Chris) Wolfe, Evan Eckles; Meredith (Calvin) Croskey and many great nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.