Obituary Stephen Wayne Gearhart, age 73, passed away September 19, 2019, at Turkey Creek Hospital. He was a member of Farragut Christian Church. Steve was a retired public school math teacher and professor at Johnson University. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Louise Gearhart and brother, Robert Eli Gearhart. Steve is survived by his wife of 47 years, Vivian Russell Gearhart; daughters, Tracy Gearhart Best (Lynn) and Niki Gearhart Sealey (Ben); grandsons, who were the joy of his life, Josiah, Thad, and Asher; sister, Rhoda Gearhart Stiles (Larry); sister-in-law, Nancy Gearhart; several nieces and nephews; and many lifelong friends. Family will receive friends 10am-12pm Saturday, September 28 at Farragut Christian Church with a service to Celebrate the life of Steve to immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Farragut Christian Church Youth and Children’s Ministries 138 Admiral Road, Knoxville, TN 37934. To send flowers to the family of Stephen Wayne Gearhart, please visit Tribute Store. Events Sep28 Visitation Saturday, September 28, 2019 10:00AM - 12:00PM Farragut Christian Church 138 Admiral Road Farragut, Tennessee 37934 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for Stephen's Visitation. Guaranteed delivery before Stephen's Visitation begins. Sep28 Celebration of Life Saturday, September 28, 2019 12:00PM Farragut Christian Church 138 Admiral Road Farragut, Tennessee 37934 Get directions View MapTextEmail Order flowers for Stephen's Celebration of Life. Guaranteed delivery before Stephen's Celebration of Life begins.