Montgomery, Clifton Steve, Sr. (Steve)

Retired From TVA After 25 Years

  • Friday, March 24, 2023
Clifton Steve Montgomery, Sr. (Steve), 79, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his home, in the presence of his family.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Montgomery; his mother, Margaret (Scott) Montgomery; and his brother, Simon Cowley.

A native of Chattanooga, Steve attended Howard High School, graduated in 1961 and retired from TVA after 25 years.

Steve and his wife, Barbara, have been members of the Jehovah’s Witness Congregation for 43 years.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Ann (Shipman) Montgomery; his children, Anthony Troy Sales, Clifton Steve Montgomery, Jr., Dawn Renée Montgomery and Sean Dorrell Montgomery; and three sisters, Evelyn Montgomery (Roger) Colley, Emily Montgomery Jones and Sherry Montgomery Whiteside. He was “Papa” to 12 grandchildren, Steve, III, Brandii, Brittanie, Bria, Sean, Jr., Javaceia, Brian, Kennedy, Allen, Briyanna, Anthony, Jr., and Isaiah; 13 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Public viewing will be held at John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue on Sunday, March 26 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 1p.m. Burial will be Monday, March 27 at Greenwood Cemetery, 1954 Greenwood Road at 10:30 a.m.
Obituaries
Patricia Kay “Patty” Ledbetter
Patricia Kay “Patty” Ledbetter
  • 7/14/2025

Patricia Kay “Patty” Ledbetter of Harison, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born in Yankton, South Dakota, to the late Richard and Dorothy Gross on June ... more

Sarah Gavlenski
Sarah Gavlenski
  • 7/13/2025

Sarah Gavlenski, left us far too soon on Thursday June 26, 2025, at the age of 40. She was preceded in death by her father, James H. Gavlenski. She is survived by her mother Jamie ... more

Donald R. Hall
Donald R. Hall
  • 7/13/2025

Donald R. Hall, 71, affectionately known as “Trash” to his Tennessee family and “Zobe” to those who loved him in Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by those who cherished ... more