Steven Courtney Thomas

Born December 17th 1953 in Pontiac Michigan. Steve grew up in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and later moved to Dunedin, Florida where he graduated from Dunedin High School. Steve joined the Air Force in 1976 and worked on McDonnell Douglas F-4 aircraft as an Aircrew Life Support Systems Specialist. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for his dedicated service to aircrew.

After the military, Steve went to school in Tampa, Florida at the University of South Florida (USF) and obtained his Bachelors degree in business. He then owned and operated two successful Mr. Auto Insurance Agencies. One in Clearwater and another in St. Petersburg.

Steve helped in building his dream cabin in Canton, North Carolina where he enjoyed many years entertaining friends and family. He loved riding his motorcycle through the winding roads in the mountains.

Steve loved to fish, hunt and ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was also a big fan of the Tampa Bay Rays, Buccaneers and Lightning sports teams.

Steve raised German Shepard dogs and he loved them all, especially his last dog Heart, which was a rescue dog.

Steve is survived by his sisters, Debbie and Lori; his brother David; nephews Brian, Michael, Joel, Michael and Gavin.

Steve succumbed to COPD on December 20th 2021. Donations to the American Lung Association in his honor are welcomed.

Steve will be buried at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Florida on October 21st at 12:30.