Timothy Paul Stepp of Cookville, Tn passed away June 24th, 2025. He was born Oct 5th 1975 to Ruth Ann Stepp and Robert Stepp in Crossville. Tim Graduated Cumberland County High School and attended Roane State and Tennessee Tech before enlisting in the U.S. Navy and served 10 years. He served on the USS Blue Ridge Amphibious Command Ship which serves as the Flag Ship for 7th Fleet. He also served on the USS Curtis Wiblurn, a Arleigh Burke Class Aegis guided missile destroyer. When he left the Active Duty Navy he continued to serve with the military as a DOD Contractor.
Tim had a kind heart and was always looking out for others. Tim had a love for nature and animals and could always be found camping and exploring the outdoors. He also liked traveling and traveled all over the world.
Tim is survived by his sons, Kento William Stepp and Joi Jefferson Stepp. His parents Robert Stepp and Ruth Ann Stepp and his brothers Robert R. Stepp and William G. Stepp.
Funeral services will be held July 5th, 2025 at Bilbrey Funeral Home in Crossville, Tn. Visitation will be at Noon and service at 1pm. He will be laid to rest at Green Acres Memory Gardens with military honors.
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76 E. Adams St. P.O. Box 665, Crossville, TN 38555

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