Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 20, 1939 to Arch and Claire K. (Foltz) McIlhenny (both deceased). He had a younger sister, Patricia M. Mill (deceased). He is survived by his wife of 60+ years, Janice (Young) McElhenny.
Graduated from Abington Senior High School in 1957. Attended Philadelphia College of Bible, Philadelphia, PA (now known as Cairn University), Langhorne, PA in 1963 with a degree in Biblical Studies. Attended Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, taking Teacher Accreditation Courses in 1964.
Steve taught 6th grade in Pleasantville and Somers Point, NJ for a total of 35 years. He also had a canvas awning business in the Cape May/Atlantic County, NJ areas, simultaneously with his teaching career, from 1967 to 2007.
He attended First Baptist Church of Palmetto, FL for the past 5 years.
He biked across the USA in 1982 to raise funds for the Hemophelia Foundation in support of his nephew, Jonathan Beattie; he biked the perimeter of Ireland in 1984; biked the perimeter of Nova Scotia in 1985; biked the State of Florida (700 miles) with the Wheel Power Christian Cyclists in January, 2003; ran 3 marathons in Philadelphia, PA; and went on mission trips to the Dominican and Costa Rica. He enjoyed biking, kayaking, swimming, softball and tennis.
Steve and Janice had three children ~ Sandra (McElhenny) Underwood (Mark); Scott D. McElhenny; and Stephen M. McElhenny (Lori Burnett); 13 grandchildren ~ Curtis J. Underwood; Nathan M. Underwood; Patricia L. Underwood; Sean B. McElhenny; Stephany L. McElhenny; Shelby H. McElhenny; Scott D. McElhenny, II; Jackie C. McElhenny; Jesse L. McElhenny; Janey C. McElhenny; Sadie A. McElhenny; Joseph S. McElhenny and Sturgis J. McElhenny; and 4 great grandchildren ~ Mark E. Underwood; Evelyn R. Underwood, Cecelia G. Underwood and Avery J. Underwood.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 on Thursday, Sept. 16, at First Baptist Church of Palmetto.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: First Baptist Church of Palmetto, 1020 Fourth Street, West, Palmetto, FL 34221
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