[Rank] Steve, 79 passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family at his Coppell, TX home on [date]. Steve was a decorated veteran who served in the [vietnam war] and spent another [number] years in [the reserves/active duty].

Steve was born on [birth date] in [location] to his parents [parent’s names]. When he was just [age], Steve decided he wanted to join the [military branch] and was stationed at [base name] in [location]. Steve would go on to serve in the [war / battle] with some of his closest friends [name of friends]. 

After serving in [battle/location/war], Steve spent time abroad in [location]. During his time in [location], he met and fell for Steve, who he soon married in [year]. Steve and Steve chose to settle in the town of [location].

After moving to [location], Steve started working at [employer]. He worked at [employer] for [number] years.

When he wasn’t working, Steve had a passion for [hobby] and [hobby]. 

Steve was predeceased by [list of family member who have passed away]. He is survived by [list of family members who are still alive].

The family requests that flowers be sent to [location]. There will be a funeral service held at [time, date] at [location].