Steven Eugene Dew, 68, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Steven was born on July 3, 1954 in Maryville, Missouri, the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Dew and Gertrude (Watkins) Dew. He is a graduate of Violet Hill High School in Violet Hill, Arkansas. Steven was a graduated from Arkansas State University with a teaching degree in Agriculture. He went on to join the United States Navy where he served from 1982 to 1992. After a short time, Steven felt the call to continue to serve his country and served in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1995 to 2008. He worked at Union Pacific as an electrician until he retired in 2014. Steven enjoyed being a lifelong learner and handyman. He was married to Beverly (Gillihan) Kuhlmann on February 27, 1976 and they had 3 children together. They remained friends and devoted parents and grandparents. Steven married Catherine (Long) Dew on August 23, 2007 and spent the last 15 years being a loving and devoted husband to Catherine. Steven will be missed dearly by all who loved him. He was known as a gentle giant and fierce protector of those he loved.
Steven is survived by his wife, Catherine (Long) Dew; son, Justin (Michelle) Dew of Cave City, Arkansas; daughter, Jessica (Sean) Martin of Batesville, Arkansas; brother, Jerry (Anita) Dew of Maryville, Missouri; brother, Woodrow Dew of Maryville, Missouri; sister, Phyllis (Phil) Krebbs of Springfield, Missouri; grandsons, Joshua Harris of Beebe, Arkansas and Tristan Martin of Batesville, Arkansas; granddaughters, Avery Dew of Cave City, Arkansas and Cheyenne Martin of Fayetteville, Arkansas; great grandson, Luca Sean Martin Adams of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Steven is predeceased by his father, Woodrow Wilson Dew; mother, Gertrude Dew; daughter, Jennifer Dew Harris; brothers, Gerald Dew and Edward (Butch) Dew; sister, Jody Smith; son-in-law, Sean Martin; and grandson, Johnny Lane Taylor.
Visitation will be at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A private family graveside will be held at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Steven’s honor to one of the following: Heber Springs Humane Society, P.O. Box 401, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543 or the Gary Sinese Foundation, P.O. Box 40726, Nashville, Tennessee. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
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