Steven Lee Reid, age 69, of Hastings, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 23, 2021. Steve was born February 13, 1951 in Hastings, to Don and Dorothy (Bower) Reid. As a child, Steve worked with his dad at the Reid Roller Rink. He attended Hastings area schools and participated in many activities including choir and musicals; he graduated from Hastings High School in 1969. Steve continued his studies at Southern California College graduating with a B.A. in Sociology in 1973. After graduating college, Steve married his college sweetheart Joyce Elaine Schiek. During this time they spent a few years teaching school in California and welcomed their son Justin. In 1978, they moved back to Michigan, eventually settling in Hastings. Soon after they had their daughter Amber. In 2010, Steve became a proud Grandpa to Ofelia. He was married to Joyce Schiek Reid for 36 years, until her death in 2011. In 2014, Steve reacquainted with Joyce Elaine Gilbert Griffin via family connections. They reunited for their first date at Summerfest and began their journey together, and were married in January 2015. Steve brought Joyce into a wide circle of family, friends, and music connections. During their time together, they were advocates for a Parkinson’s disease emerging therapy and traveled nationwide to promote usage and acceptance. Steve was the executive director of Love Inc. for over 30 years, during which time he assisted many local families with resources and provided outreach to the community. His work in this capacity was a form of service and ministry for him as he strove to serve his clients with a sincere heart and be an example of Christ’s love to those in need. Steve was an active fundraiser for Love Inc., going to events to speak about their mission to continue to elevate the level of assistance they could provide. He was a go-to person within the community and also assisted churches in other areas to set up their own similar organizations. Steve was an ordained minister. Throughout the years, he served in different capacities at local churches including pastor, associate pastor, deacon, and youth pastor. He crafted many special events and trips for the benefit of his church communities that enriched the lives of many. Steve was a sought-after officiant for countless weddings and events. He frequently preached sermons in the local area, throughout Michigan, and across the country. In later years, he could be seen on Sunday mornings making a circuit around Hastings attending multiple services. Steve was a great storyteller and utilized those skills by performing dramas of Biblical figures Peter, Joseph, and Noah. He performed an untold number of the dramas at churches throughout Michigan, the United States, and during mission trips to Mexico. Steve had a way of connecting with the audience that made them feel like they were transported back to Biblical times. He used his talent both to entertain and to minister to those in attendance. Steve also incorporated his dramas into other events such as the live nativity that was performed in Hastings. Steve played a special Christmas role in the community for over 30 years. He touched many people, whether they knew who was in the costume or not. Steve could be found at local events in stores, accepting calls on the radio, visiting schools, riding in the Christmas parade, and singing on the Holly Trolley with local singers. Steve was well known for his involvement in the local music scene. Over the years, he brought a staggering amount of entertainment acts to the community for events like Summerfest and performances at local venues. Many concerts he organized provided opportunities for local talent to perform, some seasoned singers and some just beginning to perform. He loved to provide support, encouragement, and mentorship to artists and other concert organizers. When Steve was not promoting and managing events himself, he could be found in attendance at almost every concert occurring within a 50 mile radius of his house and taking detailed setlist notes for each performance. He attended an astounding number of concerts and festivals, listening to thousands of artists live, all documented in his setlist notebooks. Steve had a larger than life personality. He loved God, his family, and his community and they loved him. Steve is survived by his wife, Joyce (Gilbert Griffin) Reid; mother, Dorothy Reid; son, Justin Reid; daughter, Amber Reid; son-in-law, Luis Lopez Carranza; granddaughter, Ofelia Lopez-Reid; stepchildren, Robert, Mathew, and Eric Griffin and Karla (Tyler) Godat; siblings, Andrew (Janice) Reid, Dan (Monica) Reid, Cindy (John) Winebrenner, Carolyn (Marty) Cappon, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Schiek Reid and father, Don C. Reid. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Cares, local music organizations, performers or a church benevolent fund of one’s choice. A private family celebration of life will take place in the coming days and the recording will be shared publicly. A memorial concert is tentatively being planned for Summer or Fall 2021.