Stephen Enoch Edmiston

Stephen Enoch Edmiston 42, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Hardin County, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 20, in Knoxville, Tennessee, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1982, in Jackson, Tennessee, the beloved son of Paul and Kay Edmiston.
From a young age, Enoch developed a love of aviation and military history and after graduating with honors from Hardin County High School in 2001, he chose to enter the Armed Forces. He graduated from the Air Force Academy and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force retiring in 2014 with the rank of captain. He spent time stationed at bases all over the world including Guam, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, and Germany.
As the oldest of seven children, Enoch was a natural leader and was always ready with battle plans from paintball to RISK. Despite receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis, Enoch continued to place his faith, hope, and future in Jesus Christ. Throughout his entire journey he showed remarkable strength, which will always be a testament to those around him of the Lord’s grace and mercy.
Enoch is survived by his wife Melissa and daughter Rowan; father and mother Paul and Kay; brother Ethan and his wife Katie; nieces Grace and Lily; brother Caleb and his wife Hope; brother Isaac and his wife Rachel; niece McKinley; brother Aaron; and sisters Acacia and Sarah. He also left behind beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The memorial service to honor the life of Stephen Enoch Edmiston will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2 p.m., at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Chapel.
Although Enoch’s physical presence may no longer be on this earth, his spirit will continue to inspire and uplift us. Those who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ are comforted in the knowledge they will be reunited with Enoch in heaven.
Psalm 23