From:
David Snyder
Lexington
Sc
Relationship:
Friend
Steve was a good friend, he helped train me as a locomotive engineer when I was in Erwin. He was a joy to be around and will be missed by all his friends on the railroad
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Gary & Patty Leonard
Jonesborough
Tn
Relationship:
co-worker
Our condolences go out to Steve's famly.I am a conductor out of Erwin,tn and have worked with Steve hundreds of times. He will be missed.
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Bobby Whicker
Erwin
Tn
Relationship:
Friend
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Steve on the railroad. He will be missed by all who knew him. You will be in our prayers.
Bobby Whicker
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Keith Doty
Erwin
Tenn
Relationship:
friend
Steve, was a very fine man, and a pleasure to work with, he could always make you smile
He will be missed by all that new him.
So long my friend,I'll see you again one day..
Keith
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
'Bull' Phillips
Erwin
TN
Relationship:
Trainmaster
Steve always came to work with a purpose and, even during those times that I knew he wasn't feeling his best, he always found the courage to keep going; I always admired him for that. Always quick to smile and never one to complain, he displayed that 'can-do' attitude that we all have heard about. Surely, I will miss his smiling face. God bless you, Steve, and the loved ones you've left behind. 'Bull'
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Rick Knowles
Johnson City
TN
Relationship:
fellow locomotive enginerr in Erwin
We all here in Erwin will sorely miss Steve. He was a jolly soul and liked to cut up with us all. I went to see Steve when he was in the hospital for cellulitus. I told him he needed to take care of himself if he was going to enjoy his retirement. He finally got the message and started eating better and exercising. I'm sorry to see that he never got the chance to enjoy it. His favorite line when he running flat out on the mainline was "We're Cadillacing now". It was a pleasure to know and work with Steve and I'm sad to see him gone.
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Ken Childres
Erwin
TN
Relationship:
co-worker
Steve will truely missed. evertime i think of him a smile comes to my face. i'll never forget what a good man he was.
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Todd Tucker
Johnson City
TN
Relationship:
Co-worker
We here at CSX in Erwin, TN will miss Steve greatly. Steve was not just a co-worker, but a friend. Steve always had a way of making me smile and laugh. He could tell stories and keep you entertained for hours. I transferred to Erwin about six months before Steve did and had the pleasure of training him as an engineer in this area. I just wanted to let you know how much we all thought of Steve. My wife, who worked at a DR's office where Steve went, even thought the world of him, and she was only around him about a dozen times.
While he will be sorely missed, we know he is in a better place.
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Ken Fortune
Erwin
TN
Relationship:
fellow engineer in Erwin Tn
Steve will be missed here in Erwin and he leaves many friends. I am sorry he did not get to retire.
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Tony King
Erwin
Tennessee
Relationship:
Friend
I am truly heartbroken to know that Steve isn't with us anymore. He and I sat next to each other in Atlanta, GA when he transferred over to transportation and I was hiring on with the railroad in 1993. I liked him from the first minute I met him. Steve was a good engineer, a good friend, and a good man. Even when you were passing him on the main line at 50 MPH, you could see he had a smile on his face the same as he did when you passed him in the hallway at work. He had a great sense of humor and could always make you laugh. He talked about his family a lot and loved them very much. He will be sorely missed. Keep on Cadillacin' Steve!!
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Aaron Bennett
Erwin
Tn.
Relationship:
Co-Worker
Steve Butler was a friend to all who knew him. I never heard anyone say a bad word about him and thats hard to find at our workplace. His smile and "happy go lucky" attitude will never be forgotten. He always had a smile on his face no matter what time of day or night it was. he was a good friend to everyone who knew him. We all know he is cadillacin'now in a much better place.
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11/6/2009
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From:
timothy bragg
gray
tn
Relationship:
friend
i will never forget steve.he was a special person hwo will be missed by all who knew him. i know there is nothing i can say to take the pain away.i wish there was .so sorry for your loss.i worked with steve for ten years at the railroad.ill never forget his humor and the good times .my condolences and deepest symphothy timothy a bragg
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Roger Hull
Jonesborough
TN
Relationship:
co- worker- fellow Engr.
Steve was a great person and a great friend. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Andy Murray
Bristol
TN
Relationship:
railroad co-worker & friend
Steve will greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a real good friend. My sincerest condolences to his family & friends.
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
rich edens
erwin
tn
Relationship:
CO-WORKER
steve was a wonderful person to be around. he always had a smile on his face no matter what time of night or day it was. he was an excellent engineer and a great person. i'm proud to have called him a friend.
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
kevin rogers
erwin
tennessee
Relationship:
co-worker
steve and i went to engineer school together and became friends,steve was a good fellow,and i will miss him
Sent:
11/6/2009
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From:
Randy Rose
Kingsport
Tn
Relationship:
Co-Workder
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Steve. He will be missed by all at Erwin.
Sent:
11/7/2009
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From:
Timoth L Decker
Erwin
Tn
Relationship:
Friend and fellow worker.
He was a great guy and respected locomotive engineer.I loved to work with him,laugh and cut up with or just talk.Steve have awesome final trip to your home on high.love ya brother Tim
Sent:
11/7/2009
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From:
Tim Hunt
Jonesboro
Tenn
Relationship:
Friend and co-worker
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Steve was a good friend and I was priveledged to know and work with him. We both came to Erwin fom Florida and spent much time talking about it. He was a very upbeat man who was alwas willing to help others. He loved his work on the railroad and more importantly, he loved his family. I will miss him and his smile. God bless your fmily.
Sent:
11/7/2009
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From:
George Stephenson
Blountville
Tennessee
Relationship:
Railroad
Steve was the type of employee that we all wnat to work for you. He always carried a posotive attitude which rubbed off on his fellow employees. Steve's services at CSX will be greatlt missed. My heart goes out to his family.
George Stephenson
Trainmaster Kingsport, Tn
Sent:
11/7/2009
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From:
Lee Haun
Erwin
Tn
Relationship:
co worker
Steve was a good man and a good friend to everyone he knew. He was a pleasure to work with and be around. I consider myself fortunate to have known him. He will be missed,but not forgotten. My deepest sympathies to his friends and family.
Sent:
11/7/2009
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From:
Pat Meehan
JOHNSON CITY
TN
Relationship:
FRIEND
STEVE WAS A COWORKER AND A GOOD FRIEND HE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BY MORE PEOPLE THAN EVEN HE WILL EVER KNOW. SORRY HE WILL MISS RETIREMENT I KNOW HE LOOKED FORWARD TO IT. MY BEST TO YOU STEVE.
Sent:
11/7/2009
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From:
Chad Runnion
Erwin
TN
Relationship:
Co-Worker
Steve was the first Engineers I worked with when I finished training. I remeber him being very helpful and being an extremely nice person. Anytime I ever seen him he had a smile on his face. Im sorry for your loss and I am sure he will be missed.
Sent:
11/7/2009
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From:
David Fitzgerald
Gray
Tennessee
Relationship:
Fellow engineer
Steve and his big smile will be greatly missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Remember, tomorrow is not promised, so make sure your heart is right with GOD.
Sent:
11/9/2009
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From:
David Bevins
Kingsport
TN
Relationship:
Trainmaster
Steve was well liked by everyone. His presence will be missed by many. Our condolences go out to his family and we hope his they can draw strength from the offering of sympathy from so many fellow railroaders.
Sent:
11/9/2009
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From:
kevin poteat
bostic
nc
Relationship:
friend and co worker
steve will be missed by all of us here at bostic. you are in our prayers.
kevin
philip
josh
bryan
karl
Sent:
11/9/2009
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From:
john kenney
erwin
tennessee
Relationship:
friend and co worker
First i would like to say how sorry i am for all of steve's family, he was a good friend, i would love catching trips with him he was a joy to be around,he made a normally long trip seem like it was only a couple of hours for all the storys that we talked about, he will be greatly missed.
Sent:
11/9/2009
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From:
JR COUNTS
JONESBOROUGH
TN
Relationship:
Friend
We have all loss a great friend and brother. Steve and I started out together in Atlanta in 93. I know he was looking forward to retirement,he always talked about how he was going to visit you all. JR Counts
Sent:
11/9/2009
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From:
John Jennings
johnson city
tn
Relationship:
co-worker
Steve was a good man and a gentle soul, qualities hard to find in a hostile enviornment like the railroad.Always admired you for that Steve.
Take care
Sent:
11/9/2009
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From:
Lynne Quirk Godwin
Pensacola
Florida
Relationship:
Family Friend
I met Steve through his sister Joanne when their Mother Goldie died. It was a difficult time for the entire family and even then Steve left me with a warm and loving feeling for him. He was one of those rare people that absolutley loved his job and wanted you to know it. I know I will miss knowing he is not out there doing what he loved but I also know his kind heart and great spirit will live on.
Lynne
Sent:
11/10/2009
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From:
Carol Pillsbury
Greeneville
Tn
Relationship:
Friend
I used to haul Steve and the other railroaders in our vans Steve was always nice to me and always had a kind word to me.I will miss you Steve God Bless you and your family
Sent:
11/12/2009
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