Obituary of Edward McCoy Stepp

Edward McCoy Stepp, 73, of Soddy-Daisy aka Papa, KC4EL, Husband, Daddy and Brother passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at his home. Mr. Stepp was a member of Millwright Local Union #1554 and a member of Soddy Lodge #418 F&AM. He was loved by all who met him. He was preceded in death by his infant son, William Edward Stepp; mother, Dorothy Jewell Stepp; father, William Earl Stepp; sister; Darlene Prestiani. survivors include his wife, Johnie Stepp; sons, Luther (JoAnne) Stepp of Leesville, LA, Edward (Tina) McCoy Stepp II of Soddy-Daisy and Kenneth (Tonya) Stepp of Soddy-Daisy; daughter, Susan (Roger) Bartmess of Ooltewah, Donna C. Stepp Crisp of Soddy-Daisy, Kathy (James) Charles of Denton, TX and Judy R. (Jeff) Newman of Hixson. brother, Kenneth W. Stepp of Baltimore, MD, sisters, Donna (Bobby) Morris of Chattanooga, Linda (Pat) Frost of Chattanooga and Terry (Roger) Hensley of Baltimore, MD; 25 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; several special nieces and nephews . Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Calvin Nunley officiating. A masonic service will follow the funeral service in the chapel performed by Soddy Lodge # 418 F&AM. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4-8 PM and on Friday from 12 noon until the time of the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy 843-2525 Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com