Steven Leon Rinker Obituary

We announce the death of Steven Leon Rinker of Lubbock, Texas, who passed away on September 6, 2026, at the age of 68. Steven will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ray Rinker and Helen Rinker; and his brother Stan Rinker. He is survived by: his wife Melodie Rinker of Lubbock, Texas; his daughter Sarah Pendley (Mark) of Flower Mound, Texas; his siblings, Dan Rinker (Kelly) of Nixa, Missouri, Tim Rinker (Marty) of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Laurie Henderson (Gary) of Shell Knob, Missouri; his nephew Jason Raglin of Lubbock, Texas; and his grandchildren, J'Den, Elexa, Hayley and Sawyer.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Steve's memory to the American Heart Association.