Photo courtesy of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home - Wichita Falls
Oct 15, 1955 - Jun 25, 2025
I was sorry to hear about Steve. (I met with friends this week that we had gone to school with and they told me.). We had gone to school together from 1st through 10th grade and then lost touch. I wish I could have met him as an adult. Your tribute to him was very loving. My condolences to you and your family.
Pat (Rich) Wehner
July 19, 2025 | Eureka, MO | Classmate
Steve hired me in the summer of 2003 at Zooth as the R&D director, and we worked side by side for 3 years to rebuild and prepare the company for an eventual sale to Gillette (Oral-B). Like all organizations, it had its fair share of ups, downs, and individuals who often tested our ability to maintain a healthy culture. Years later, I look back at my time at Zooth with fondness and a perspective that only time can bring. I think of the late hours in Steve's office strategizing, trouble...
Joe Mattiko
July 04, 2025 | MD | Coworker
Steve was my first cousin. We spent our summers at each other’s house’s! He was a wonderful cousin! We had a lot of wonderful times together! There were four of us that spent summers together! Me, my brother Neal,Carol and Steve! We loved him so much!
Gail and Neal
July 03, 2025 | Family
Steve was a kind and trusting man who gave me a chance to help him with his financial affairs early in my career with Edward Jones Investments. More importantly, we became very good friends over the years and I’m so grateful for knowing him. May God bless you and your family.
Steve Morath
July 01, 2025 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
Christine, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susie Brumley Admire
Wichita Falls Tx
Sue Brumley Admire
July 01, 2025 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
I'm so very sorry for your loss Christine cherish your memories I'm here for you call or text me anytime Sheila Brumley Smith.
Sheila Smith
July 01, 2025 | Wichita Falls, TX | Friend
steve and his great niece, hayden. She always said he was the tallest person shes ever seen. He would bring her thoughtful birthday gifts ^_^
chelsea kuykendall
July 01, 2025 | Ball Ground, GA | Family
In heaven together, steve and his sister,sandy
chelsea kuykendall
July 01, 2025 | Ball Ground, GA | Family
My uncle Steve was the only uncle who took time to be a part of my life and his involvement changed the course of my life for the better. He helped me with getting into college, talked to me on how to get in and apply, what to major in and he and my grandparents worked together to help me afford my first years of college. I will be forever grateful to the boost that they gave to insure I had a way up in the world. It inspired me to do the best I could in college and I graduated with a 4.0...
chelsea kuykendall
July 01, 2025 | Ball Ground, GA | Family
Steven Ernest Nosser, 69, of Arrington, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls with Pastor Eric Chaffin officiating. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls.
Steve was born on October 15, 1955, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to the late Abraham and Carolyn (McKee) Nosser.
Steve spent his early years in Hillsboro, Missouri and later graduated from High School in Vernon, Texas in 1974. He went on to earn dual degrees in Business and Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Following graduation, he began his professional career as a petroleum engineer with Exxon in Odessa, Texas laying the foundation for a life marked by hard work and entrepreneurial vision.
In 1992, Steve co-founded Zooth with the Harrison family, a children’s toothbrush company in Wichita Falls, Texas. Under his leadership, Zooth partnered with brands like Disney, Marvel, and Mattel, and made dental care fun and engaging for children across more than 50 countries. Zooth held the #1 Market share of Children’s manual toothbrushes in the U.S. for several years. As Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, Steve helped lead the company to success until it was acquired by Oral-B in 2007.
In 1997, Steve met Christine Pugh, the love of his life in Wichita Falls. Theirs was a romance full of love, adventure, and joy. Steve and Christine married on March 25, 2000 at Colonial Baptist Church in Wichita Falls. Steve had a son, Christopher Nosser from his previous marriage to Cindy Nosser. Christine loved him as her own. They welcomed their first child Lauren in 2003 and their second child Jack in 2006. The family loved spending time together and enjoyed many family vacations over the years. Steve took his family to San Diego, CA in 2019 to celebrate Christine’s 50th birthday. Another favorite vacation spot for the family was the beaches of 30A in Florida where they spent many summers. Recently they traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico and Helen, Georgia.
In 2007 Steve and Christine moved their young family to Middle Tennessee where they opened their first Sport Clips franchise business at the Avenue shopping center in Murfreesboro. Known for its welcoming, sports-themed atmosphere, the business grew to five locations across the Nashville, Tennessee region. Steve was a respected leader and source of encouragement and inspiration to his team. He cared deeply about his stylists and managers, always offering care, love and support. Steve sold the business in the spring of 2022, having built not only a highly successful company; but a culture rooted in respect and fairness.
Steve was a sports car and motorcycle enthusiast. His love for vehicles began in childhood, as he rode his first motorcycle at just 12 years old. He often reminisced about his first car, a 1968 Pontiac Firebird convertible. He took immense pride in his 2007 Corvette convertible and his 2003 limited-edition Harley-Davidson Road King. Steve and Christine frequently drove the convertible with the top down, listening to classic rock. Steve took many Harley trips over the years with his wife and friends. Some notable trips occurred in Colorado and Junction, Texas. Steve and John Catron rode the Tail of the Dragon in Deals Gap, North Carolina in recent years. The journey was particularly demanding, encompassing 319 turns over the course of 11 miles.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Sandra Griffin of Centralia, Washington.
Steve is survived by his beloved wife, Christine Nosser of Arrington, Tennessee; his children Christopher Nosser of Wichita Falls; Lauren Nosser of Houston, Texas and Jack Nosser of Arrington, Tennessee; and his sister Carol Snelson of Topeka, Kansas. He is also survived by numerous extended family members who enriched his life, including many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews residing in Kansas, Georgia, Texas, and Washington. He was especially grateful for the love and care shown by his sister and brother-in-law Diana and Brock Brandenberg of Fort Worth, Texas, who were integral parts of his life during his long illness. A special thanks also to family friends Megan Evans, and Sheila Catron.
Steve will be remembered as a man of strong faith, characterized by his kindness, compassion, adventurous spirit, quiet strength, and deep love for his family and friends. His legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in Steve’s honor to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Special Thanks to Alive Hospice.
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