Steven Harold Richelson, 72, of Falling Water, passed away on Saturday, February 26.

Steve was born in Chattanooga on April 6, 1949 to Jo Ann and Maurice Richelson. He was a 1971 graduate of UTK and continued classes at UTC in accounting. He worked as a CPA for both public and private entities. After retirement, Steve owned and operated Cabin Treasures, a job he loved.

Steve married Sandra Warren in 1973. Together they raised a son and a daughter. They are members of Hixson United Methodist Church. Steve was a skilled woodworker and enjoyed working on many beautiful projects in his basement workshop. He had many hobbies, including photography, model railroads, model rockets and his beautiful rose garden. He was a volunteer for Hospice of Chattanooga where he was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award in 2007. Most of all, his grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Jo Ann and Maurice; brother, Robert; brother in law, Bill Tittle; son, Kerry Richelson.

Survivors include his wife of 48½ years Sandra Richelson; daughter, Courtney Rackley, son in law Kevin Rackley and grandchildren Jax Richelson, Connor Rackley and Karson Rackley, sister Jan Greenwald, in-laws Dianne TIttle, Cindy and Charlie Hughes, Joyce and Doug McNew and Jeanna Richelson, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Hixson United Methodist Church, 5301 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN, 37343 with a celebration of Life following at 2:00 p.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hixson United Methodist Church or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.