Steven Headden Young

Steve was born on July 30, 1961, at St. Thomas Hospital in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout his life, he called many places home, including California and Florida, before eventually returning to the Nashville area and spending his more recent years in Brentwood, Tennessee, where he helped care for his beloved sister, Sharon, and mother, Nancy.

Steve was a loving father to four daughters, a grandfather, a devoted son and brother, an incredible friend, a successful businessman, a caregiver, an adventurer, and so much more to the many people fortunate enough to know him. He is survived by his four daughters, whom he loved dearly; his sister, Sharon; his brother, David; and the many family members and friends whose lives he touched.

If you knew Steve, chances are simply hearing his name brings a smile to your face. He had a way of captivating a room with his energy, goofy sense of humor, love for a celebration, and lifelong mentality of “shooting for the stars.” Steve didn't believe in living life halfway. He dreamed big, traveled far, laughed loudly, loved deeply, and collected the kind of stories and friendships most people could only hope to experience in a lifetime.

Travel was one of Steve's greatest passions, particularly the Philippines. What began as frequent travel supporting clients throughout the call-center and professional services industry grew into a deep connection to the country, its people, and its community. After more than 100 trips, that connection inspired him to take on a passion project as CEO of a fashion and lifestyle business in the Philippines, where he was able to combine his business experience with his desire to make a meaningful impact in a place he had grown to love. Along the way, he formed friendships and bonds that extended far beyond business and became an important part of his life and legacy.

Steve was equally devoted to his family and served as a loving caregiver to his sister, Sharon, and his mother, Nancy. Taking care of the people he loved was an important part of who he was. His life was also filled with unforgettable adventures and stories that almost sound too good to be true. Steve was a cheerleader at the University of Tennessee, once snuck into the UT stadium with his brother David and ran across the field, carried the Olympic torch during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, was an incredible skier, loved golf and tennis, participated in and supported charity golf tournaments for many years, and passionately cheered for his beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Tennessee Volunteers. And those are just a few of the stories!

But Steve's greatest legacy isn't found in the places he traveled or the things he accomplished. It lives in how he made people feel. Everyone who knew Steve seems to have a “Steve story”- an adventure, a joke, a celebration, or a conversation they'll never forget. There isn't a person who knew him who doesn't immediately smile when remembering some part of their time together. As his daughters, that is the legacy that makes us most proud.

There will never be a right time to lose someone we love, and we are heartbroken that our time with him ended too soon. But if there is one thing we know about our dad, it is that he would not want us to spend the time we still have consumed by sadness. He would want us to celebrate. To travel. To laugh until our stomachs hurt. To take the trip. To call the people we love. To be kind. To cherish the relationships that matter. To shoot for the stars and live a life that, when we someday look back on it, we can say we truly lived.

If you knew Steve, we hope you'll help us honor him by doing exactly that: live a little bigger, love people a little harder, make the memory, celebrate whenever you can, and don't wait for someday to start living.

Steve will be cremated, and in true Steve fashion, his daughters will first honor and celebrate him through something he loved: a celebration of life at the Tampa Bay Rays game on September 19, 2026, in Tampa, Florida.

The family also plans to hold a more intimate memorial and/or church service in the Brentwood, Tennessee area, where the family has been part of the community for more than 50 years. Details will be shared with family and friends in the coming weeks or months once arrangements have been finalized.

Daddy, we love you more than we could ever put into words. We will forever miss our talks, our adventures, your laughter, the sweet southern twang to your voice, and simply having you here. But we promise to tell your stories, celebrate our memories, love each other fiercely, and continue living lives you'd be proud of.

Rest peacefully, our sweet angel. Your spirit will live on through us forever. We love you forever and more, Daddy.

Love,

Your Girls ❤️"