Albert F. Stiner

Albert F. Stiner, age 87 of Louisville, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. He was born and grew up in Fort Deposit, Alabama, where he was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. He was an Army Veteran of over 21 years serving in Korea, Germany, Thailand, and in the United States. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Korean Service Award, United Nations Award, Combat Award, Efficiency/Honor/Fidelity Award and the Freedom Team Salute/ Certificate of Appreciation from the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the United States Army.
He was a member of the DAV#89 and Purple Heart Chapter#146. He was also a 33rd Degree Mason. Following retirement from the U.S. Army, Mr. Stiner served the community as a job counselor for Jobs Now, Inc. He was part of the team finding jobs and matching the hardcore unemployed to these jobs. This was a collaborative effort between Jobs Now, community social service agencies, and the private sector.

Mr. Stiner also served the community in his position as Superintendent for Environmental Services with the City of Louisville, before retiring in 1994 after 20 years of faithful and dedicated service. He was one of the supervisory team members overseeing environmental services.

Other community involvement includes founder and director of the Organizers, Inc. During the time this group was active, it gave thousands of dollars in college scholarships to local graduating seniors. The group also assisted families in need and sponsored senior citizen programs. Deacon Stiner has also served as a volunteer for Wayside Christian Mission, the City of Hope and 4H. He was also a Santa Claus volunteer for several years. He received numerous awards for his volunteer service.

Mr. Stiner was the founder and director of The Family Foundation Co-Op, Inc. a group established to bring small families together every other year for joint family reunions. College scholarships were given at each reunion. He was also active in local Bible Study groups.

Mr. Stiner attended Sullivan College, Jefferson Community College and the University of Louisville, where he majored in Liberal Studies and Criminology.
Deacon Stiner was ordained at the First Gethsemane Baptist Church and served as the first Director of Security Ministry and the Men's Bible Study Class. He was a current member of Mosaic United Methodist Church and the Fellowship of Believers Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Eugene Stiner; his mother, Sylvester Stiner Fountain and his father, W.T. Stiner; and his brother, Robert Earl Fountain.

Mr. Stiner leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 45 plus years, the Rev. Mary Frances Stiner; children, Albert "Al" Stiner, Jr., Michael Perry, Michele Austin, Pamela Perry-Hill (Andrew) and Shannon Perry-Stiner Todd; grandchildren, Deanisha Griffin, Michelle Perry, Tytiana Wells, Lauren Austin, Lynne Mitchell, Michael Tyler Perry, Brandon Stiner, Jade Stiner and Elon Perry-Stiner; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Janie Caldwell (Thomas), Annie Thomas (Benny), Rev. Jessie Fountain (Anna), Rev. Fletcher Fountain (Geraldine) and John Fountain (Ennis); special cousins, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be 11 am to 12 pm on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Mosaic United Methodist Church 8008 St Andrews Church Rd, Louisville, KY 40258, followed by a celebration of Mr. Stiner's life at 12 pm. Burial will follow in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family to develop a scholarship fund at his church in his honor.

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