On Monday night, November 8, at the meeting of the Smith County Commission, a state proclamation was presented to the late Steve Coble’s family and to the Smith County Highway Department in his memory. Senator Mark Pody and Representative Terri Lynn Weaver presented the proclamation during the meeting.
Below is a copy of the proclamation:
WHEREAS, we were greatly saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Steve Edward Coble of Gordonsville; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Coble was an exemplary public servant and consummate professional, who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in numerous capacities: and
WHERERAS, Steve Coble was born in Nashville on December 1. 1966. to Ralph Edward Coble and Hazel Mozel Lawrence Coble; and
WHEREAS. He was raised in the Brush Creek community of Smith County and graduated from Gordonsville High School in 1986: and
WHEREAS, Mr. Coble succeeded his late Father as Smith County Road Superintendent in 2011 and was elected to the office of Road Superintendent for Smith County in 2012: and
WHEREAS, he was dedicated to the highway system of Smith County, Steve Coble subsequently won reelection in 2016 and 2020, having earned the confidence of his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, due to severe injuries he received from a fall at his home in September 2020, Mr. Coble resigned from his position on April 19, 2021: and
WHEREAS. Steve Coble was an active member of Brush Creek Baptist Church where he served faithfully for many years; and
WHEREAS. he was also member of the New Middleton Masonic Lodge #249: and
WHEREAS, many Smith County citizens enjoyed and fondly remember the Country ham breakfasts the Coble family would provide at the highway department tor residents just before Christmas each year; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Coble is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Barry West; his son, Brett Coble, and Nikki Lewis; his three grandchildren, Noah Smith, Lauren Potts, and Blaine West; and his stepchildren, Mitch Robertson and wife, and Matthew Robertson: and
WHEREAS. Steve Coble leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all his chosen endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should remember the bountiful life of this exceptionaL public servant and therefore Randy McNally, Speaker of the Senate of the One Hundred Twelfth General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, in conjunction with the undersigned, do hereby proclaim that we honor the memory of Steve Edward Coble, reflecting fondly upon his impeccable character, his many contributions to the people of Tennessee, and his stalwart commitment to living the examined life with courage and conviction. We express our sympathy and extend our condolences to the family of Mr. Coble.
Proclaimed in Nashville, Tennessee, on this the 22nd day of September 2021.
