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Knoxville - Age 79 of Knoxville went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Steve served his country in the US Air Force and his community at the Knoxville Fire Department; but most importantly he served his Lord and Savior. Preceded in death by mother, Laura Savage Farmer; wives, Jane Grindstaff and Kitty Grindstaff. Survived by wife, Florence Ann Grindstaff; sons, David (Tori) Grindstaff and Sam (Rita) Grindstaff; grandchildren, David Lee, Nick, Joe, Dawson, Levi, Sydney, Presley; great grandchildren, Brayden and Lydia; step-children, Jeffrey (Marie) Sartin, Stephen (Nancy) Sartin, Kathy (Danny) Kidd, Keela (Shaun) Timmerman, Debbie (Billy) Maples, Scott York; and special sister-in-law, Edith Pitts. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 7:00 PM with Rev. Sam Grindstaff and Rev. Rick Ferguson officiating. Family and friends will meet 1:45 PM Friday at East TN Veteran Cemetery-Lyons View for a 2:00 PM interment. Pallbearers: Jeffrey Sartin, Stephen Sartin, David Lee Grindstaff, Nick Grindstaff, Joe Grindstaff, and Josh Shaffer. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
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Rick Dotson
December 6, 2019
Sorry for your loss. I will see Steve again in heaven.
Sheila Turner
December 6, 2019
Florence, Tori and all the family, I give my condolences to you all. May God give you all peace today and throughout the days to come. Steve was a great man and Preacher. I know he's happy on the streets of gold to feel no more pain. God Bless You All.
Sheila Turner
December 6, 2019
My condolences to you and your family during this time of parting. May God Bless You today and in the days to come. May you feel His presence upon you. Remember the sweet memories and the times that you shared to help you through. God Bless You.
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John Stooksbury
December 5, 2019
Worked with Steve many years. Always smiling , good man . GOD Bless All
Patricia Carson
December 5, 2019
David and Tori.
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Father. My prayers be with you.
Stuart and Debbie Owen
December 4, 2019
Florence and family. Stuart and I are so sorry for your loss. Heaven has become more sweeter. Praying for comfort.
Phyllis
December 4, 2019
Matthew 25:21 "His lord said unto him, 'Well done, thou good and faithful servant' "
MECHELLE DOCKERY
December 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family at this time and in the days ahead. God bless each one of you. He and Jane are finally together again.
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