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A resolution honoring the life of Ira Stephen "Steve" North, Sr.
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WHEREAS, longtime Nashville attorney and former Davidson County Circuit Court Judge Steve North died peacefully at home in Madison, TN on December 28, 2020. He was 79 years old; and
WHEREAS, Steve North served Middle Tennessee for over 50 years as a learned judge, fierce advocate, and tireless community servant. His professional life was a never-ending quest for justice with an approach that mirrored his personal dedication to fairness, goodness, grace, and mercy; and
WHEREAS, Ira Stephen "Steve" North was born in Abilene, Texas, to Ira and Avon North of Lawrence County, Tennessee. His father Ira was the long-time minister of the Madison Church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, Steve North honed his quick wit and elite oratory skills throughout his childhood and early adult years. He graduated from Madison High School and David Lipscomb College before working his way through Vanderbilt School of Law as the minister of the Spring Hill Church of Christ in Maury County; and
WHEREAS, Steve North began his legal career at the firm of Howell & Fisher and practiced there until 1974, when he was elected Judge of the Fifth Circuit Court of Davidson County at the age of 32; and
WHEREAS, Steve North returned to private practice in 1982 as a sole practitioner and was joined by his son Mark North in 1991. They moved the North Law Offices closer to their homes in Madison in 1996, where they practiced together for 20 more years; and
WHEREAS, Steve North served as a part-time preacher and Sunday School teacher for over 50 years at congregations across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky; and
WHEREAS, Steve North was a well-respected member of the Madison and Metro Nashville community, known for his work and contributions to nonprofit organizations and local politics; and
WHEREAS, Steve North served on the Metro Sports Authority, providing his wisdom and unique thoughtful perspective during a ...
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