Steve Richard Hanvy

Steve passed away on Sunday September 8, 2024, at his home in Pegram, TN and was surrounded by his loving wife Lori and family.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Biggs; his step-son, Kenneth Ervin; his mother, Oklean Hanvy; his father, George Washington Hanvy, Jr., his brothers Donnie Hanvy, Gary Hanvy, and his niece Melissa Wolfe.

Mr. Hanvy leaves behind many family members to mourn, including his wife Lori Hanvy; his children, Chris Dodson (Marilee), Dana Dodson and Brandy Ervin (Stuart Duncan); his grandchildren, Brianna Biggs (Bobby), Jared Biggs, Trey Phillips (Amber), Sturlyn Duncan, Stevie Duncan, Lucky Ervin (Brooke), Lauren Ervin (Robert), Levi Ervin, Daniel Dodson (Jordyn), Angelina Estrada, Wyatt Dodson, Glorianna Dodson; his great grandchildren, Hunter Phillips, Grayson Phillips, Tristan Deardorff, Tatum Deardorff, Ellie Ervin, Brently, Carter and Langston; 1st biological great grandchild to be born early 2025, Sunnie Oklean Stevens; his siblings, Ronnie Hanvy, Evelyn Hanvy, Catherine Smith (Bob), Carolyn Smith, Patricia Sanders (Bobby); his 1st nieces and nephews, James Foriest, Annette Scott (George), Tonya Stamps (Scotty), David Singleton (Venus), Becky Rediker (Chris), Little Gary Hanvy, Scottie Hanvy (Brandie), Isaiah Hanvy, Rusty Sanders, Christy Goodman (Mark) and Raine Hanvy.

Steve was born in Nashville as the 6th born child to George and Oklean Hanvy. He remained a lifelong resident of TN. Steve was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He was a family man and poured all of himself into his family. Steve’s love was unconditional. He was gentle when needed but could also delve out words of steel.

Steve was a carpenter by trade and the epitome of a hard-working Cowboy. His larger-than-life hands were magic, there was nothing he couldn’t do – whether it was breaking wild horses, building a porch, putting on a roof, laying hardwood floors, building baby changing tables, making knives, whittling custom walking sticks and most importantly, patting his grand-babies to sleep. Steve was known for his generosity with his God given talents. Steve’s hands have undoubtedly left everlasting marks on our homes and hearts.

Steve’s favorite past times were horseback riding, hunting, and fishing. He took great pride in teaching the younger generations the art of each sport.

As our Cowboy rides off into heaven, we are left with an astounding legacy that will live on forever through all those who love him.

Visitation will be held at Western Hills Church of Christ, 7565 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, Tennessee  37209, on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm.  Service to immediately follow visitation.

Arrangements handled by Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services. Proudly family owned and operated.