Steven Tully

steven tully

September 2, 1947 ~ January 2, 2025

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Steve was born on September 2, 1947, in Maysville, Kentucky, to Preston and Lorraine Tully. He was raised and spent his entire life in Danville and attended and graduated from DHS and Eastern Kentucky University. He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Lorraine, his son Todd Tully, his daughter Jennifer Tully Hawkins, his brother Donald “Ducker” Tully, and his special friend Bubba Stevens.

He and his wife Janice Carey Tully were married for 54 years and were the parents of two children, a daughter Jennifer, and a son  Steven Todd.

Steve was the owner and operator of Tully and Hometown Auto Parts in Danville and Liberty Kentucky.  He was an avid NASCAR fan and built and rebuilt numerous antique trucks and automobiles over the years. He was very loving and dedicated to his family. He was also a very good and dedicated friend to many.

Steve served his country in the United States Army with honors was a decorated Vietnam veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star and multiple Purple Hearts.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife Janice, Granddaughter Savannah Tully, great-grandson Grayson Deaton, son-in-law Ronnie Hawkins, brother Rodger Tully, his nieces and nephews and numerous close friends, especially Vincent Vanover, who has been very helpful to Janice and family.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home, Junction City with visitation from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., before the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. The burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Please dress warmly, Steve was a comfortable, laid-back guy and would want you to be warm and comfortable.

Memorial donations are suggested to Heritage Hospice, Compassionate Friends, or Willow Creek Sanctuary.
Janice and the family would like to send their love and thanks to Vincent Vanover, the Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, and Heritage Hospice especially Shelagh and Nancy who were especially helpful during these last days.

Services

Visitation: January 14, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Stith Funeral Home - Junction City
506 West Shelby Street
Junction City, KY 40440
(859) 854-3322

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Funeral Service: January 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Stith Funeral Home, Junction City
506 W. Shelby Street
Junction City, Kentucky 40440
859-854-3322
www.stithcares.com

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  6. Such a good friend for so many years. Fifty five years of friendship. Steve will certainly be missed by so many

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  9. So sorry! Steve was such a good man! He had a big heart and loved his family and friends like no other!
    Now he is reunited with his son, daughter, and his good buddy, Bubba!

    Rest in peace, Steve!

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  10. He gave me my first real job at Womwell Auto Parts, a good hearted guy! Not many like him left! He will certainly be missed

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    • Janice, So sorry for your loss. May your love survive through this trying time. Prayers for your family.

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  13. Janice I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing!🥲You have had more then most of us can even imagine through the years!Hold your granddaughter & great grandson tight-they will get you through this!!Prayers for all of you!!!He was a great guy!!!

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  17. We will miss you baby cakes, our thoughts and prayers are with you Janice and Savanna . If you guys need anything at all please let us know! Love you both!

    Lee and Vicky Belcher

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  18. So so sorry Janice. I know you have lost so much. My love and prayers to all your families. God Bless 🙏♥️🥰

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  26. A lot of great memories with Steve when we bowled together back in the 80’s. Prayers for his family.

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  29. Janice so saddened to hear of Stevie’s passing you both have been good friends thru the years you will be in my prayers and in my heart

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  31. Sorry to hear about Steve’s passing. We graduated high school together. Steve was a good person. I send my condolences and prayers to his family and friends. May GOD be with you. 🙏❤️

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  32. R.I.P. Tully …….. a good and special friend. My family and especially my Dad thought the world of you and Janice through the years at Womwell and beyond.😥❤️

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  39. Prayers for Steve’s family, we were classmates. He was always kind to everyone and an entertained us at Old DHS!💙🙏🏻🦋

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  41. What a wonderful friend ! Thanks Steve for the many memories from Corvettes to ride sharing going to EKU. Rest in peace my good and faithful friend. 🙏🙏🙏. Janice, you’re in my thoughts and prayers.

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  43. Janice, I’m so very sorry for your loss of Steve. He was such a good guy and special friend to Jon. In heaven they can talk about cars again. My prayers are for comfort for you my friend.

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