Stephen “John” Major, 63, of Montpelier, died at his home at 6:38 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022.

He was born May 17, 1958, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Schlotter James of Montpelier; a son, John C. (Diana) Major of Warren; a daughter, Cassie Marie (Lee) Major of Fort Wayne; four stepchildren; a granddaughter and eight step-grandchildren; his  stepfather, George Nibarger of Montpelier; two sisters, Carol Grass and Desra (Rikki) Rhodes, both of Missouri; and two brothers,  David (Cindy) Nibarger of Missouri and Tyson Nibarger of Roanoke, Ind. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Major; his mother, Shirley Deeth Nibarger; and a sister, Barbara Major.

 Calling will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, 109 W. Windsor St. in Montpelier. A service to celebrate his life will follow at 7 p.m. 

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com