Steven M. Irvine

CLIFTON FORGE – Steven Mark Irvine, 63, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026.

Born March 2, 1963 in Rockbridge County, he was a son of the late Gordon Vincent Irvine and Evelyn Vernell (Chittum) Irvine Crummitt Smith. He was raised by his father and his step mother, the late Ruby Annette (LaRue) Irvine.

Steven was a 1981 graduate of Natural Bridge High School. He retired from American Safety Razor, and was currently employed by Smurfit Westrock paper mill. Steven was an avid hunter and wildlife enthusiast, and enjoyed skiing and parachute jumping. He also had a passion for scrapping, and was recognized by many through Steven’s Salvage.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step mother; sister Deborah Hall; brother-in-law Earl Evans; and half sister Cheryl Crummitt. Surviving are his fiancée, Tina Baker of Covington and her children, Kristina Baker and Jamie Mailliard (husband Nick); sister Pamela Leanne Evans and her daughter Tammy Buchanan; brother Jerry Irvine (wife Faye) of Lexington and their son Patrick (wife Andrea); and Steven’s former wife Michelle Carter Irvine of Stuarts Draft; and his long-time best friend, Drew Tedesco.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2026 in Green Hill Cemetery, Churchville, officiated by Pastor David Brown.

Memorials may be directed to Alleghany Humane Society, 9313 Rich Patch Rd, Covington, VA 24426 (alleghanyhumane.org).

Bear Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.bearfuneralhome.com.