Steven Ray Eck

Steven Ray Eck, 65, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Steve was born in Kingsport, TN, in 1957. He enjoyed his career as a truck driver. He loved being on the road. He was a loving father, grandfather, and uncle. Steve loved joking around, often asking if they had a "bald-headed man discount." Everyone who met him loved his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by many, including his beloved puppy Zyniah whom he thought of as a granddaughter.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Thelma Leitch; sisters, Debbie Johnson, Sharon Shipley.
Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Stephanie Madden and husband Brandon, Stacey Glenn; grandchildren, Bradley Dean, Jared Glenn, Aiden Glenn, Cayden Richardson; brother, Ricky Murray; nieces, Jennifer Mercer, Brittany Bowman, Shelly Goodwin, Eddie Goodwin and wife Carol; great-uncle, Carroll Jennings.
A memorial service will be held at 1:oo PM on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Shades of Grace United Methodist Church, 313 E. Sullivan Street, Kingsport, TN 37660. Pastor Will Shewey will be officiating.
Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Eck family.