Stephen McCary III, age 19

Lost to gun violence on April 19, 2026 in Centralia, Illinois.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Spazz2x
    2 Spazz
    2 SMN Spazz
    2 Spazzy
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    1 Spazzo
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  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    3 Funny, Caring, Loyal,Passionate, Great Father, Family Oriented, My Wonderful Son
  • Occupation:
    3 General labor
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    2 High Mount, Mason Clark, East Side
  • Comments:
    3 My son didn’t deserve to die. I wouldn’t wish this pain on anybody
    3 Forever 19 Forever My Baby
    1 I miss you so much son. You got a libra 🥰 KeiMondra got ur whole face 💜

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