Steve Webster Obituary in Memphis at R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home

Obituary For Steve Webster

Steven R. Webster was a marvelous soul whose personality and stellar character transcended his natural being. He was larger than life. His presence in any room commanded attention as his magnetic personality attracted people of all walks of life. This was his superpower. He never disappointed in providing timely encouragement, sharing life's perspectives, imparting words of wisdom, and providing inspiration by sharing the benefits of his success and experience, and by celebrating the victories of others. Steven was unapologetically honest and refreshingly genuine in all of his relationships. His unselfishness was on display daily in every word he spoke and in every deed he performed. Steven was always working to improve himself and the lives of those around him. His life's journey was pretty remarkable. He is an alumnus of Lane College where he graduated with a Bachelors of Art, Elementary Education degree and left with a plethora of friends. And more importantly, he left with a lifetime bond with his brothers of Phi Beta Sigma. He also enrolled in a degree program at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work, Memphis and later graduated from Strayer University with a Masters in Education, Organizational Management further establishing an even stronger network of friends and colleagues. He nurtured all of these friendships tirelessly as he felt strongly about manifesting them into family relationships. He worked fervently in the world of politics because being a part of the solution was a driving motivation for him in effecting meaningful and lasting change for entire communities and generations to come. He was very successful in entrepreneurship, real estate and had an extensive history coaching and refereeing basketball at several different levels (NCAA Division 2 and 3, NAIA, JUCCO). He also served on boards for non profit programs such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters. But his life’s passion was educating and mentoring his children. His greatest works were the accomplishments of his students in the Memphis City Schools system and, more presently, his Lincoln Elementary School students. The relationships built with his students and colleagues were priceless. He was committed above and beyond the job. He invested personal time and was dedicated to his children’s educational and individual success. Steven was relentless instilling in them confidence, knowing their worth and believing in their potential. His efforts demonstrated that they were unequivocally “his children". He made a lasting impression on all those who crossed his path, but even more impressive was the impact the children made on him; motivating him to get up every day to imagine new, creative ways to reach them, inspire them and pour into them. Steven leaves behind his wife, Gloria Webster, and sisters Stephanie, Cynthia, and Rhonda and a host of nieces, nephews, family, friends and those friends that are like family which are too many to name by name. We celebrate his life because he lived it to the fullest. We honor his life because he exampled a better way of living. We reach high in all that we do because he encouraged us to be great. And we must now journey on wholly fulfilled because he showed us how and believed we could. Steven was many things to many people. And to that end, he will be missed by us all.

The family will privately memorialize Steve on Saturday October 16, 2021 at 4p.m.

Please join us after the memorial from 5:30p.m. until 7:30p.m. at The Pocket, 115 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103 for continued reflection and celebration.

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He was a total jerk, liar, and loser.

He was a total jerk and loser.

To the family of Steve Webster: May God comfort your hearts and grant you peace. I'm just now learning of Steve's passing a year later. Steve and I mostly kept in touch through Facebook. I took a break from social media to focus on school. So my heart is broken and heavy with sadness from learning of his passing. Steve was a former co-worker and friend. He played a pivotal role in my life when I moved to TN and met him at Hickory Ridge Elementary. He mentored, advised, and kept our team laughing. His death has shocked me, because I just took for granted that he would always be here. The final lesson he has taught me is to stay in touch with your family and friends. Rest In Peace and Love. You are truly missed!!!! Ruthie White

That smile! RIH Steve. Iris Gardner, Lane College '73

Steve, to know you, was to love you. You made everyone feel special. Being in your presence was like a celebration! Rest In Peace my brother. Debra

Glo, I'm so sorry to hear that Steve passed. I will always remember his larger than life smile and his wonderful sense of humor. May the memories of your time together bring light to your days and put a smile on your face. You and your family are in my prayers. Hattye Tharpe

Glo, I'm so sorry to hear that Steve passed. I will always remember his smile and great sense of humor. May the wonderful memories of your time together bring you comfort, peace and a smile to your face. You and your family are in my prayers. Hattye Tharpe

May you find comfort knowing your loved one is resting in the arms of Jesus. Steve was my Prince Hall Masonic and Shrine Brother.
Grafton O. Whitlow

Steve and I shared a vision of a utopian education setting where all students were nurtured and were successful. Alas, that vision was never fulfilled, but Steve was a great friend and an inspiring teacher. I helped him begin the chess team at Lincoln Elem. and witnessed the triumph of his team over another in Jackson-Madison County. I will miss our evening meals on the patios of his favorite restaurants. Although I will sorely miss him, the world is a better place because he lived.

Gone too soon, and will never be forgotten. I have so many fun memories for you and my family and I can't thank you enough for all you have done. You taught me what enjoying life is all about, and how to truly educate children. Rest in heaven until we meet again, my friend! --Rachael Clark and Family

RIP, my brother, when I heard the news of your Homegoing, I just couldn't believe it, didn't want to believe it. My wife and I will never forget you. You were the life of the party. God bless Glo. Dan & Diane S.

My Brotha Steve (Big Red), who was Sho Nuff a dear friend of mine. Yeah I'm very saddened by the loss of my friend. Big Red you were truly a man with reasons. My prayers, and condolences are with your family. RIP my Brotha Don Atkins

Steve was like a brother to my family. We all grew up in Nashville Tennessee he stayed at our home.He never after all these years one miss stopping by in Tennessee to see my family. On his drives to Fl he would let me know he was coming through. I regret not meeting up with him on his last visit after staying with his friend. Steve was one of a kind and kept us laughing. He was just down to earth. I ended up in Fl and was in contact with one of his Lane classmate who has also passed .Steve would love to see Rita and I food post. Steve you truly will be missed. I still can't believe it. Rest in heaven my brother.💞💞🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Love always I pray strength to your family.🙏🏾

I guess we'll have to play the next game in the here after my brother! RIP !!!

rest in peace East. HS

Phi Beta Lambda Big Brother "Commercial Appeal, Jackson Sun, Wall Street Journal, New York Times" you will be truly missed. Thanks for the friendship and memories from Lane College and beyond. To your family, may God hold you close to his heart, where he can feel your deepest loss and fill you with his deepest love! Jerry & Jackie Dockery, Lane College Class of 1981.

Unc! The first Uncle I ever know and the best one I've ever met. I've known you my whole life and I can say you are and will forever be the reason for my success & the reason for me to become a man. I love you Unc I will continue to use and teach the values and morals you have t taught me for the rest of my life - love Nephew

Steve Webster, the world was a better place because of you. You impacted the lives of so many. So proud to call you friend, you will be missed.
John and Margie Lowe Lane College, Class of ' 78

Gone Too Soon @ Gloria White

Steve Webster, you are going to be missed. I remember our first encounter. You taught my daughter math. A subject most kids hate, but you took the kids to a place they could relate. I am ever grateful to you. RIP, you will never be forgot!

My "Bro-law" You will truly be missed. I have nothing but love for you. The dominoes games, of course, you thought you were always good. But I'm better, SHO-NUUFFF! Your sister in-law, Deborah Joplin

I don't know where to begin. Started as my 5th grade teacher and grew to be so much more over 20 years. Your surrogate daughter is what you called me and I wear that badge proudly. Thank you for the many talks,lessons, gems, love and care you showed me throughout our time together. Well done, Mr. Webster. May your soul Rest In Peace. You are truly missed.! Love Always, Desirae P!

The 40 plus years you were of this family, it seems so surreal that you're not here. Your resiliency with a smile and strength always aced any mountain you faced. You were a man of reason and made no excuses to labor, to give of yourself. I'm grateful for how you extended yourself and made some provisions for me and my offsprings. Cherishable, moments! You and Glo had something special, beautiful.
Lord, I ask You to clothe my sister, Gloria, with comfort, strength, peace, for her heaviness and clothe those who are walking with her. I love you.
Missing you. Farewell, Steve. May God have You Rest in Heaven's Place Denise

Steve "Big Brother Gorgeous Red" will never be forgotten.He had a smile, style, and special presence that I will always remember about him at Lane. My thoughts are with his family, my Frats of Delta Epsilon Chapter of Lane College. RIP Frat Ruby Willingham Holman

His intuitive charisma, intellectual humor and compassionate nature, will truly be missed. We shall let not his infamous smile go in vain. For that is the smile that has affected the hearts of so many in numerous ways. Such a Treasure of Strength and Stability, will never be forgotten. Admirably, Lincoln Elementary Staff

My Big Brother Steve Webster will always be remembered for his caring and sharing and encouraging ways. He lead an EXEMPLARY LIFE. He was my BIG brother long long before he and my sis became Husband and wife. He taught my baby boy to swim a the age of two and my oldest Marlon he simply adored him too. REST EASY YOU WILL ALWAYS ALWAYS BE MY BIG BROTHER> LOVE MARCIA E> CHRISTOPHER

Prayers of comfort for the family. May God cradle you in his arms as you grieve your loss. Love, The Lax Family

My condolences extended to the family and friends of Big Red. I never forgot the fond memories at Lane College. There's great admiration to the life he lived as a great educator/mentor to the young generation.
May God Bless and keep everyone safe
G. Millender Lanite Class of 1981

If you met Big Red once, it was hard to forget in a lifetime his image and big sense of humor. I often saw the comical side while at Lane during social events. There was great admiration thru how he was a great Mentor to many students in Memphis and Jackson school systems.
May God Bless the family and friends

May God Comfort the family and friends. RIP Steve.

Rest in peace ! Mary Wynne Lane College 1976

As stated, everyone knew him and he had a personality bigger than life ! May he rest in eternal peace !

Rest in peace Steve !

Syed A Salat and Shenna Salat,we pray G'D grant you Paradise.

Steve and I would often play chess ,he was also fun of tennis. However he found his calling in education of our youth.

Jewell Bowles Sistrunk

Steve "Big Red" Webster was one of the first persons to welcome me as a Freshman at Lane College. His larger than life personality certainly caused all to know him to love him. Although his earthly life has been removed from all those who knew, loved and respected him, we know that he has left an indelible mark on the lives of all of us, who were blessed to know him. Take your rest "Big Red". To the family and friends and especially "his students", know that "earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal".
Marion Faye Godwin Lane College Class of 1981

Steve, will be greatly missed. I'm wishing nothing but comfort, peace and strength at this time .
Marvis McNeil

Steve was a wonderful man. His integrity spoke volumes of who he was as a person. You will be missed my friend 🙏🏼

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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