Stephen Ray Westbrook

Steve spent the biggest part of his life as a truck driver, he had been to every state and was so proud of his driving record. Steve and his wife loved being in their camper on the lake with their dog, they also enjoyed going to Bristol NASCAR races every spring and fall. They would camp there the entire week. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved to fish with Ben, Jessee and Nathan, as well as going coon hunting with his son and Ronald Johnson. Steve loved and was passionate about Tennessee Football and he loved going to the games with his daughter, Missy. When they weren't physically at a game they were watching it together and if not watching together they were texting thru the whole game about the plays and the referee calls! His beautiful granddaughter could do no wrong, she was his sweetie pie and when Mikayla met Dylan (her now husband) he was sweetie pie #2. Steve always called Beverly his sister "the apple of my eye".

Steve was saved at the age of 12 at Binghamtown Baptist Church during Vacation Bible School. He had been a deacon since 1988, which he thought was the highest honor. The last church he served at as a deacon was Midway Baptist Church. Due to illness he could not physically make it to church the last couple of years and he missed it so badly. But he always wanted his wife to keep him up to date on the service and the people who were saved. He wasn't there in body but he was in heart. Steve thought very highly of the deacons he served with at Midway, even when he could not be with them he treasured his deacon brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Maryetta Westbrook. She was his soulmate and best friend; he adored her from the time they met as teenagers at Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy.

Also survived by his daughter Melissa Westbrook (Johnny Bolinger). Son Ben Westbrook (Sonya Westbrook). Grandson Nathan Lovin (Daisey Lovin). Granddaughter Mikayla Lovin Alissandrello (Dylan Alissandrello). Grandson Jessee Westbrook. Mother Ann Westbrook. Sister Beverly Westbrook Ely (Tom Ely). Sister Barbara Westbrook Hurst (Steve Hurst). Special friend and neighbor Glenn Brock. As well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Steve is preceded in death by his father Joe Westbrook. Brother Ralph Westbrook. Grandparents Charlie and Mae Westbrook; Albert and Mammie Ball. Brother-in-law Robert White. Two special fur babies Barney and Coby.

The family will have a graveside on Saturday March 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Mountain View in Harrogate, 389 Greers Chapel Rd, Harrogate, TN 37752. Everyone who would like to attend is to meet at the cemetery.

Following the graveside the family of Mr. Westbrook will be having a celebration of life service and they would love family and friends to please come out and join them in celebrating Steve's life.  This will be held at 12 pm at Midway Baptist Church, 905 Yoakum Ave, New Tazewell, TN 37825,

Officiating: Rev. Ronnie Pressnell

Singer: Chelsea Estes

Pallbearers: Nathan Lovin, Jessee Westbrook, Dylan Alissandrello, Brandon Shackleford, Andrew Pressnell, and Johnny Bolinger