Chattanooga, Tennessee
Stephen Allen Ale, 68, of Ooltewah, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. Stephen was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He passed away peacefully in his sleep only to wake up in the glory of his Lord Jesus Christ. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and of faith. His heart was as big as the bear of the man he was, who loved greatly and was loved well by many. He served his country proudly in South Vietnam. Stephen is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Masengil Ale; daughter, Sara Ale Knox; son-in-law, William Benjamin Knox; son, Ian Taylor Ale; granddaughter, Aubrey Taylor Knox; cousin, Annette McCann; extended loved ones, Nell Sims Liner, Mitchel Liner and family and numerous brother and sisters in Christ. Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eastwood Church Mission Fund, 4300 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363 A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Eastwood Church, with Pastor Bill Spencer officiating. Internment will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
He was a great friend and co-worker whom I have very fond memories. I recall his frequent mentioning of and pride in his family. I just happened to see his memoriam in a TVA Newsletter and immediately felt the loss and formally needed to record my thoughts and feelings.
Jerry Jenkins
January 23, 2018 | Anchorage, AK | Coworker
Deepest condolences to your family. May you find peace and comfort in your love and memories of Steve, now and always.
Tiffany Smith
October 11, 2016 | TN
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
J
October 09, 2016
Thinking of and praying for each of you. May God reveal Himself to you in a special way and may you feel His presence with you during this time of Steve's Homegoing. May He comfort you and give you peace.
Love,
Deb Anderson
October 07, 2016
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Steve will be missed so much.
Betty ODell
October 07, 2016 | Cleveland, TN