Sgt. Steve Lunsford's obituary , Passed away on January 26, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Sgt. Steve Lunsford

January 10, 1942 - January 26, 2025 (83 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Sgt. Steve Lunsford's obituary , Passed away on January 26, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel

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Sgt. Steve Lunsford

January 10, 1942 - January 26, 2025 (83 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Steve Lunsford Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Steve Lunsford of Knoxville, Tennessee, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who passed away on January 26, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Steve Lunsford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Matthie Lunsford and Mary Lunsford; his father-in-law Lee Stooksbury; his stepmother-in-law Margie Stooksbury; and his siblings-in-law, Anna S. Driggers and Wayne Stooksbury.

He is survived by: his wife Florence Humphrey; his son Erik Lunsford (Karla); his grandchildren, Andrew Lunsford and Hannah Lunsford of St. Louis, MO; his stepchildren, Kevin Humphrey (Darla), David Humphrey (Sherri) and Pam Hancock (Mark); his grandchildren, Jessica Walker (Daniel), Amelia, Derek Hancock (Chelsea) and Tristain; his siblings-in-law, Lena Weaver (Marshall), Wanda Bullis (Ken), Frances Hellard, Shirley Stooksbury and Dennis Driggers; and his close friend Jim Morgan.

Visitation was held on Monday, February 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel (5301 Fountain Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918). A funeral service was held on Monday, February 3rd 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, February 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920).

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to any Veterans Administration in Steve's honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel



Mon

Feb 03

Visitation

Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel
5301 Fountain Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

Mon

Feb 03

Funeral service

Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel
5301 Fountain Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

Tue

Feb 04

Graveside service

East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920

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