John Stephen "Steve" Steele

March 20, 1964 - March 14, 2020

John Stephen (Steve) Steele, 55, formally of Bristol, TN, passed away on March 14, 2020 at Nashville General Hospital in Nashville, TN. Steve graduated from Tennessee High School and attended ETSU. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Blountville, TN. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar. Camping and fishing were among his favorite past times. Steve was proceeded in death by his father, John Henry Steele, grandparents George & Emma Tallman, Maude Countiss & Charles Steele. He is survived by his mother, JoAnn T. Steele; sister, Jenny Miller (Curtis); nephew, John McKinley Miller, and several uncles, aunts and cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Donations can be made in Steve's name either online at NAMI.org, by phone at 1-888-999-NAMI (6264), or by mail to NAMI, PO Box 49104, Baltimore, MD 21297. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Steele family.