Steven Dale Scates

Steven Dale Scates, age 55, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 24, 2020. He attended Farragut High School. Steven is now in his heavenly home and is no longer in pain. He was a gifted mechanic and could repair any kind of engine. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Luther and Allie Scates and Flora Green, and his parents Nathan and Ruth Scates. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Scates and son Travis Dale Scates, grandchildren Selena and Nicolas Reyes, his beloved cats, Miss Pretty, Bo, Stella, and Baby Girl, sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and Cliff White, brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Kim Scates, his sister and brother-in-law Becky and Mike Ingram, niece and her husband Michelle and Matt Hensley and their children, Olivia and Brayton, nephew, Travis Michael Scates, niece Tori Higashi and husband Kyle, special cousins, who were his best friends, Larry Earl Scates and Donnie Freels Scates, as well as many special aunts, uncles, cousins, and a multitude of friends. He never met a stranger and loved to help his friends and neighbors with anything that he could do for them. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel from 5:00pm-7:00pm with a 7:00pm service to follow, Rev. Walter Hill officiating. Family and friends will meet Monday, March 2, 2020, at 10:45am at Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 11:00am interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Young-Williams Animal Shelter or the American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.