Steve Choate, age 33, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2016. He served in the Army in Iraq. He was a loving father, son and husband. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; uncle, Michael Choate, USMC; aunt, Sheila Clark; and cousin, Tommy Darnell. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Choate; son, Nathan Choate; parents, Steve and Jacqueline Choate; sister, Amanda Bean; aunts and uncles, Sheena and Willis Darnell, and Jean and Rick Brady; and many, many other extended family members and friends. There will be a graveside service at 9:30am on Monday, March 28, 2016 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37920). Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.