Born on November 6, 1950 in Murray, Steve was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he was a Fire Protection Specialist at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and also, Upper Heyford Air Force Base in England. After serving his time in the Air Force, he returned to Murray to work on Furches Farms alongside his stepfather and brother, growing tobacco and crops. After farming, he went on to replace his father as the area salesman for the Pella Window Company. After 24 years with Pella, he retired to spend time with his family and do the things he loved most. He was an avid outdoorsman, who was most happy spending his days hunting, fishing and gardening.
Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years, Suzanne Maddox Cathey of Murray; two sons, Brandon Cathey of Benton, KY and Shannon Cathey and wife, Carrie of Benton, KY; two daughters, Lindy McManus and husband, Bryan of Murray, KY and Leah Oakley and husband Scott of Benton, KY; one brother Tripp Furches and wife, Sharon of Murray, KY; two sisters Gail Turner and husband, Lanny of Murray, KY and Debbie Benes and husband, Mark of Las Vegas, NV; nine grandchildren Christian Cathey, Myles McManus, Braiden Cathey, Kinsley Cathey, Braxton Oakley, Josey McManus, Briley Cathey, Charlee Cathey, and Colt Oakley; one great grandson, Asher Puckett.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, James Norris Cathey and step-mother, Elsie Cathey; his mother Elizabeth Furches and step-father, Thurston Furches.
Steve was a member of Hardin Baptist Church.
A celebration of life will be held April 30, 2022 at the downtown location of Hardin Baptist Church on College Street.
Visitation will be held from 1-3 pm with services at 3 pm on April 30.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that expressions of sympathy be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Gideon International.
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Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray is entrusted with caring for his family.