Edward Steepleton's Obituary
Edward Arthur Steepleton died on August 18 ,2015. He was born on November 19,1933 in Lebanon, TN to A. E. “Pat” Steepleton and Lyverne Ozment Steepleton. He moved to Memphis when his father bought Newsome Tire Co. now Steepleton Tire Co., a third generation business, run by his son Patrick. He attended Snowden Junior High and Central High School where he played football and was on the swim team. He attended the University of Miami before serving his country as a proud Marine in Korea. He was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church and the Lamplighters Sunday School class. He enjoyed skydiving, scuba diving, riding motorcycles and tennis. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren on Greers Ferry Lake making memories. He was an accomplished artist and enjoyed woodworking. He leaves his wife, Amelia Vaccaro Steepleton, his daughter Tara Crain and her children Drew and Abby, his son Patrick, wife Marla and their children Michael, Christopher and Jake. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 21 at Christ United Methodist Church, 4488 Poplar Ave, Mphs, TN from 5:00-7:00PM. A private family burial will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider Christ United Methodist Church or St. Jude.
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