James Steven Steve' Mauldin, 71, of Laurel, Mississippi, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Laurel, Mississippi. He was born Monday, March 20, 1950 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Parkview Baptist Church in Laurel, MS. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Parkview Baptist Church and the Burial will follow in Lake Park Hills Cemetery. Bro. Shane Singleton and Bro. Leon Carmical will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342

Steve was a longtime member of Parkview Baptist Church. He enjoyed golf at Dixie Golf Club with his son and friends for many years, where he was a member.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Charlene Mauldin.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Joy Mauldin, daughter, Cheltsey Hernandez (Edgar), son, Derek Mauldin (Sarah), grandchildren, Mia Hernandez, Laureli Mauldin, brother, Billy Ray Mauldin (Sandy), sister, Connie Gordon (Lee) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Pallbearers will be Joe Davis, Joe Nicholson, Bill Moore, Dewey Madden, David Leone, Grayson Bartran and Jimmy Smet.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com