David Meredith Steele, Sr.

Mr. David Meredith Steele, Sr., age 82, of State Road passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Pruitt Health of Elkin. Mr. Steele was born August 15, 1938 in Surry County to Kenny and Alma Cockerham Steele.

Mr. Steele was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Alan R. Steele; brothers, Rickey Steele, Hugh Steele; and sister, Glenda Ann Steele.

Survivors include: his wife, Texie C. Steele of the home; sons, David M. Steele, Jr. and wife Mary of State Road, Mark Steele and wife Tammy of Mountain Park, Jonathan Steele of State Road; brother, Kent Steele and wife Peggy of Jonesville; four grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at State Road Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder LaRay Smith officiating. Mr. Steele will lie-in-state Friday, November 27, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service.

The family requests memorials be made to State Road Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Sammy Cheek, 2929 S. Center Church Rd, Thurmond, NC 28683.

The family would like to thank the staff of Pruitt Health of Elkin for their care.