Steven Thompson

Steven D. Thompson age 75, departed this life on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1950, to the late C.J. and Doris Thompson. He was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Oneida. He especially loved his Sunday School Class. He was a former Assessor of Property of Scott County and later retired. Steve worked for West Coal Corp. for 25 years. In 1980, he had to have a bone marrow transplant and it was a success. The County supported his family through the entire ordeal. He got to raise his 2 sons, Jeremy and Josh, which was a blessing. Another transplant in 2025 for AML – leukemia was not a success, but he did what the Lord wanted him to do. Steve's greatest enjoyment in life were his 2 sons, Jeremy Thompson (Kari) of Knoxville, TN, and Josh Thompson (Jodi) of Oneida, TN, and he loved to watch them both play football. In 1992, when Oneida won the State Championship game; it was a very special moment for him.
He also had a very special niece, Trish Brewster, who he loved like a daughter. The loves of his life were his grandchildren, Riley, Braden, Lauren and Noah Thompson, which he loved with all his heart. They were a joy to be with, with playing ball, or anything else they wanted to do. Special grandchildren, Logan (Kristin), and their children, Cason, Reece, Briggs, and Craye, Kayla Potter (Jordan), and their children, Trace, Jenson and Deacon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Mother-in-law: Billie Zachary; Brothers-in-law: Ernie Allen, and Larry Pendergrass; Nephew: Ashley Thompson; Sisters-in-law: Theresa Chambers, and Cheryl Branim.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years: Debbie Thompson; Brothers: Jack (Sharon) Lay, and Roger (Lucille) Thompson; Sisters: Cookie Allen, and Tammy (John) Wright; Sisters-in-law: Pam Botts (James), Sandy Wright (Roger), Melinda Pike, and Beverly Pendergrass; Brother-in-law: Donnie Branim; Lifelong Special Friends: Lou Stanley, Charlie Terry, Eugene Harmon, Gary Boyatt, Roger Baldwin, and Kermit Carson; many other relatives and friends.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt " Thank You" to Brenda Smith, and Quality Hospice.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until time of funeral service to begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home of Oneida with Bro. Dilbert Terry and Dr. Sean Allen Lee officiating. Music will be provided by Justin Wright and Allen Martin. Private Graveside service will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the Cooper Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Sons, Grandsons, and special brother-in-law James Botts.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Steven Thompson: American Cancer Society Memorial Foundation In memory of Steven Thompson 208 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37203. https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com
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Four Oaks Funeral Home of Huntsville and Oneida is honored to be serving the family of Steven D. Thompson.