Steve grew up in Raytown and graduated from Raytown South High School in May of 1978. He received his Bachelor of Science from Central Missouri State University in August of 1982. After graduation, he worked several jobs as a computer support specialist. He had a passion for music and played with his friends in a band after high school. His greatest gift to this world was his son, Jeremy. He loved and cared for Jeremy during his early years, until he was unable due to health reasons.
Steve was preceded in death by his stepfather and mother, Dr. Albert Eshelman and Luella Eshelman, his sister, Cheryl Work, and father Dr. Charles Empson. He is survived by his brothers, Charles Empson, of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Kevin Empson, of Troy, IL. Special thanks to his friend and caretaker, Angela Walker-Moss, who has been a Godsend these past couple of years.
Services will be held on May 8th, 2021 at Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home in Raytown, MO. Visitation will be from 2pm to 3pm, with a special service to follow at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, we request a gift to a charity to help others in their fight against alcohol addiction.
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