John Stephen (Steve) Fleming age 64 of Niota, TN passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010. He was a member of Christianburg Baptist Church but attended Beulah’s Chapel in most recent years. He was a United States Army Veteran and a 32^nd degree Mason at Tellico Lodge # 80. He also belonged to Operating Engineers local Union 917. Preceded in death by parents: Homer and Marcella Fleming. He is survived by loving wife Sandra Fleming, children: Stephanie Fleming, Shannon R. Dunn, Tim Head, grandchildren: Dakota Rollins, Sidney Fleming, Crissa Dunn, sister and brother-in-law: Sara and Bob Johnson, aunt: Vanita Christopher, several nieces and nephews, cousins, and many very special friends. The body is at Sweetwater Memory Chapel where the family will receive friends Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 6 PM until 8:00 PM funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM with Dr. Ted Clower officiating. Graveside service and Interment  1:00 PM Wednesday in Sweetwater Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers family request donations be made for Team Turtle/Cystic Fibrosis Foundations at Sweetwater FSG Bank PO Box 960 Sweetwater ,TN 37874.