Timothy Lynn Steadman

Timothy Lynn Steadman, 67, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

One of four children, Tim was born to Robert and Eleen Steadman in Kingsport. He graduated from Sullivan West High School where he played baseball and football. Tim went on to proudly serve his country in the US Air Force as an administration specialist. After the military, Tim continued to serve the American people as a mail carrier out of Carroll Reece Station in Johnson City. Tim had two children, Maia and Corylee, and three grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. Tim continued to love the sports of his youth, and was an avid football fan, played softball, enjoyed golf, and also enjoyed Nascar. He was a devoted animal lover who rescued many animals, caring greatly for his cats and dogs, as well as being a birdwatcher.

Tim is preceded in death by both of his parents; great-nephew, Tanner Kitts.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Maia Weems (Jacob) of Knoxville, TN; Corylee Steadman (Alysia) of Kingsport, TN: grandchildren, Cooper, Emory, and Ella Reese Weems; former wife, Viorica; brother, Rick Steadman of Blountville, TN; sisters, Rhonda Copas (Mark) of Abingdon, VA, Teresa Chase (Ronnie) of Blountville, TN; nephews, Chris and Josh Steadman, Caleb Copas; nieces, Delilah Kitts, Celsea Copas; great-nieces, Hannah and Lauren Kitts.

The family will receive friends from 5 PM to 6 PM on Monday, January 22, 2023, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 800 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN. The funeral service will follow at 6 PM with Reverend Scottie Burkhalter officiating. An interment service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Veterans Way, Johnson City, TN, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 3/265 and the United States Air Force. Those attending the interment service are asked to arrive by 9:50 AM.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Steadman family.