Steve Lark Bristol departed this life on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was born on July 17, 1949, to George and Carolyn Brady in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
Steve graduated from Science Hill High School and served in the United States Army. Steve was a craftsman who was good with his hands. He worked in construction and concrete and enjoyed restoring classic cars. He was a selfless man who loved everyone and was always willing to help. Steve was a member of the Thankful Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Carolyn Brady; brother, Michael Bristol; sister, Justine White; son, Byron Bristol; and granddaughter, Olivia Bristol.
To cherish his memory, Steve leaves behind his children, Chad (Wendy) Bristol, Stephanie Bristol, and Ebony Phillips; eight grandchildren, Kyron, Eli, Daliah, Bailey, Izmerelda, Leo, Aiden, and Payton; three great-grandchildren, Gavyn, Kalianna, and Ja'Kobe; siblings, George (Patricia) Bristol, Frieda (Robert) Talley, Patricia Bristol, and Aunya Latham; special friend, Sharon Johnson; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews who he loved dearly.
The Visiting of Friends will be on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Thankful Baptist Church, 1501 East Watauga Avenue, Johnson City, TN.
The Celebration of Life will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the church.
The interment will be at 2:00 PM at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, 53 Memorial Avenue, Mountain Home (Johnson City), TN.
Care of the Steve Bristol family is entrusted to the Birchette Mortuary and Cremation Service, 219 East Millard Street, Johnson City.