Steve Martin

February 27, 1953 - October 23, 2018

Steve Martin, age 65 of Bluff City, TN passed away, Tuesday, October, 23, 2018 at his home. He was born February 27, 1953 in Bristol, TN to Ann Tipton Martin and L. F. Martin. Steve was preceded in death by his mother and father. Steve is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Lisa Vance Martin; sister, Kitty Martin Pitini; brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Teresa Vance; nieces, Ann Pitini James; Ashley Pitini Brooks and Happy Vance; nephews, Christopher and Thomas Vance; great-niece, Amelia Vance and great-nephews, Beckett Brooks and Owen James. His favorite role in life was that of dog-dad to his big boy, Nash. Steve was a very successful businessman, having built and operated HS Martin Construction. Along with his partner, Garry Smith, he built other successful businesses and owned several properties. When Steve was younger, he loved drag racing, cars and generally causing a ruckus. Steve was devoted to his family and friends who all knew he would do anything for them, day or night. The service for Steve will be held at the home he shared with Lisa on the river at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, October 27, 2018. Honorary Pallbearers are Garry Smith, John Kite, Bill Thomas, Randy Richards, Mike Baines and Andy Anderson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association, 3101 Browns Mill Rd., Suite 6, PMB 321, Johnson City, TN 37604 or the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 3407 River Dr., Room A301N, Knoxville, TN 37996-4550. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Martin family.