Christopher, Steven "Steve" Jerome

  • Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Steven Christopher
Steven Christopher

Steven “Steve” Jerome Christopher, 64, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in a Fort Oglethorpe hospital.  

He was a 1975 graduate of Rossville High School. He was formerly employed by Astec Industries.  He was a member of E. Third Street Church of Christ. 

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Ruby Christopher. 

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Hazel Christopher; daughter, Andrea Rachelle (Ethan) Patton of Rossville; son, Jamar Porter of LaFayette; grandchildren, Elianna Rose Patton, Gavin Porter, and Jonte Porter; brothers, Roger (Freda) Christopher of Ringgold, and Larry Christopher of Chattanooga; sister, Bonita (Frank) Woodson of Richmond; aunt, Rosetta Akins of Chattanooga; special cousin, Sykenya Buchanan; several nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives; best friend, Danny Buchanan and many other friends. 

Steve will lie in state on Saturday, May 15, from 1:15-5 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. 

A family service will be on Sunday, May 16, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Brother John R. Taylor, Sr. as the eulogist. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.

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