Steve Robert O’Rear, 97, of Chattanooga passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at his home. Mr. O’Rear was a member of Graceworks Church and Retired from Southern Champion Tray where he was recycling manager. He had also been a fireman with the Chattanooga Fire Department and at one time had the Charles Chips franchise in Chattanooga. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he Served as a sergeant in occupied Japan during WWII and was a member of the VFW. He was also active in Gideons International since 1968 and was instrumental in establishing several local Gideon Camps..
Mr. O’Rear was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Crowder O’Rear.
Survivors include his two sons, Richard O’Rear (Kathy Greene) and Thomas O’Rear and three grandchildren; Dr. Rachel O’Rear, Kevin O’Rear and Eric (Winfrey) O’Rear.
Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Friday, June 7 at Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Dr. Bill Owens officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International PO Box 97251 Washington, DC 20090-7251.
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