December 12, 1954 – September 25, 2023
John Steven “Steve” Cottom, 68, Noblesville, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 12, 1954, to Eddie and Virginia (Jewell) Cottom in Terre Haute, Ind.
Steve owned File Control Systems and, after retirement, he enjoyed working in sales for IKEA. He loved to cook and feed people. Steve’s special dishes included recipes from his mom growing up. He made the best lasagna, ribs, chili, and vegetables, and always included Oksana’s favorite green bean casserole. Steve’s banana bread was delicious, and his fudge was so smooth. He loved working outside on his home and took so much pride in his yard, being sure that his grass was greener than any of his neighbors’. Steve enjoyed spending time in his garden and loved decorating for Christmas. He loved traveling with his wife and going on cruises. Most of all, Steve greatly loved his family.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Oksana Cottom; son, John Steven Cottom II; daughters, Alexandra Jennifer Cottom and Anastasia Moore; five grandchildren, Annalysa, Audrina, Ella Grace, Brayli, and Kaseun; sisters, Julie Kesterson and Mary Krammes; and his nieces and nephews, Amanda, Emily, Kara, Joey, Chelsea, Evan, Sophie, and Gracie.
In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his son, Sasha Cottom, in 2013.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the funeral home, with Rev. Stanley R. Sutton officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Foundation, 8402 Harcourt Road, Suite 210, Indianapolis, IN 46260; or St. Vincent Hospice, 8450 N. Payne Road, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46268 (give.stvincent.org).
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