Stevens Anthony “Steve” Andris, 90, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at his home in Monticello, Fla. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jackie Andris.
The family received friends from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 9, at Bevis Funeral Home, 200 John Knox Rd., in Tallahassee, Fla. A Trisagion was held at 5 p.m., following the visitation. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 10 , at the Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church, 1645 Phillips Rd., in Tallahassee. Burial followed the service at Tallahassee National Cemetery. The traditional Makaria meal was served at the church parish hall following the burial.
Gifts in memory of Mr. Andris may be made to the Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox, 1645 Phillips Rd., Tallahassee, Fla. 32308; or to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, Fla. 32308.
Mr. Andris was born and raised in Savannah, Ga., and following his service in the United States Air Force he moved to the Tallahassee/Monticello area where he started the Jefferson County Kennel Club (JCKC) in 1958. He was a founder of the Greek Orthodox Church in Tallahassee and was instrumental in the founding of the Greek Food Festival in Tallahassee.
Other survivors include his daughter, Marla Joan Keim of Tallahassee; his sister, Irene Andris of Savannah, Ga.; two granddaughters: Nicole Steinmetz (Kyle) of Tallahassee and Chelsea Carvallo of Largo, Fla.; and nine great-grandchildren: Kyli, Kaylin, Korben, Kinley, Samuel and Karsen Steinmetz and Isabel, Edna and Alanna Carvallo. Also surviving are his niece, Mary Perry; his great-niece, Irene Wood; and great-nephews, Anthony Perry (Ashley) and Steven Perry, all of Savannah.
Mr. Andris was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Stefano and Anthony Andris; and his great-grandson, Kobe Kyle Steinmetz. Additionally, Mr. Andris was followed in death later the same day by his daughter, JoAnn Harrington Overly.
Kelly Barber and Rocky Bevis of Bevis Funeral Home of Tallahassee are assisting Mrs. Andris with her arrangements. bevisfh.com or (850) 385-2193.
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