Stephen 'Steve' Joseph Vodila

Stephen “Steve” Vodila, age 77, of Kingston, TN, passed away doing what he loved on his tractor on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Steve proudly served his country in the Navy from 1969–1974 aboard the USS Whale. Born and raised in northeast Ohio, he made his forever home in East Tennessee for the past 30 years. He was known for his friendliness, generosity, and service to others.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tanya (Page); children Christina (Jim) Stanko, Stephanie (Derrick) Henderson, and Shawn (Cindy) Vodila.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Morrison Hill Christian Church Benevolence Ministry.

The family will receive friends to celebrate his life at Morrison Hill Christian Church in Kingston on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.