Steve was born in Bonham, Texas, to Clovis Emzie Towery and Maggie Adele Robinson Towery. He graduated from Bonham High School and attended East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas. Steve proudly served as a member of the United States Army National Guard.

Steve worked for Fisher Controls, now Emerson, for 30 years as a machinist. He was also the proud owner and operator of the Judo Studio in Bonham.

On September 3, 1976, Steve married the love of his life, Debra Lynee` Fite. Together, they shared 50 years of marriage, building a life filled with love, family, and countless memories.

Steve was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed dove and deer hunting and adventures with Boy Scouts. Above all, Steve cherished spending time with his family. Whether enjoying the outdoors, playing video games with his grandchildren, or playing with his great-grandchildren, his family was the greatest joy of his life.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Emzie and Maggie Adele Towery; brother, James Towery; sister-in-law, Barbara Towery; sister, Helen Vandagriff; and brother-in-law, James Vandagriff.

He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Lynee` Towery; sons, Cody Towery and wife Lindsey, and Kyle Towery and wife Megan; daughter, Patti Cantrelle; six grandchildren, Gabriel Towery, Sidney Holliefield, Samantha Towery, Annalee Belcher, Wyatt Belcher, and Brady Cantrelle; and two great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Holliefield and Eli Holliefield, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Steve will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. His memory will live on through the many lives he touched and the countless memories shared with those closest to him.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home.

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