Steve Featherston
Steve Featherston age 55 of Webb City Missouri completed his brave journey with cancer on Sept. 22, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
He was born October 14, 1970 in Webb City Missouri to Judy C (Presley) Shaw & Stephen D Featherston.
He attended Webb City High School. Steve had a love for music of all kinds, and the louder the better, as he would say turn it up!!
He had a passion for Car shows, Nascar, and cooking shows, he loved trying new recipes. He loved going shooting and talking about guns with his Stepdad, Barry it was a passion they both shared.
He had a great love for children, but never had any of his own. But he would tell you God blessed him with many, between Step-Children, Grandchildren, Niece’s ,Nephews and Cousins. He loved them all as his own, and they loved him.
He always said one of the greatest sounds in life was that full belly laugh from a child. Nothing made him happier than spending time with the kids, because he was still a big kid at heart himself.
Steve’s greatest memories with his family were the 4th of July, he loved it when all his family came together to celebrate, he looked forward to this every year.
Steve has been a Mechanic since he was 17. It was something he loved and enjoyed, he worked at B&I Tire, Goodyear, Tri State Truck Center and was employed with Republic Services. Being a Diesel Mechanic was his life, he loved teaching the trade to those who shared the same passion, and he loved his Republic Services Family.
He is survived by the love of his life Lisa Hudson; His two Stepsons, Daniel Hudson and Wife Talisha, Joshua Hudson and Fiancé Franci; 8 Grandchildren, John, Zeb, Savana, Gage, Braxton, Axle, Mylah and Brendon Ferguson; His Mother, Christine Shaw, Stepfather, Barry Shaw. His Dad, Bob Gatewood; Brother, Mitch Gatewood and Wife, Jeannette, Sister, Tetisheri Gatewood, His Aunt Vickey Gomez and Husband Steve, His Uncle Johnny Presley and Wife Shawn, His Uncle Scott Presley and Wife Jimi, and many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins; And his beloved pets Peace and Lucy.
Steve was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Albert Presley and Wife, Carol Ann (Waller) Presley; and his Aunt, Violet Presley.
In lieu of flowers contributions May be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. A Celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO
