Wednesday, January 3, 2024 9:54 am

Steve Douglas Lavender, 79, died Wednesday, December 20,2023.

He was the son of the late Paul Harris and Reba Philbeck Lavender.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Paul Dean Lavender; and niece, Kim Ford.

Steve is survived by his wife, Pamela Doree Lavender; son, Michael Lavender; daughters, Teresa Lavender of Forest City, Sherry Wallace and husband Gary of Union Mills; Marietta Lavender Long of Ellenboro, and Kelee Lavender and partner Vikki Smith; sisters, Katherine Lavender of San Antonio, TX and Vivian Haney and husband John of Moore, SC; brothers, Gary Lavender of Ellenboro and Johnny Lavender and wife Beverly of Ellenboro; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and son by love Michael Hutchins.

A memorial service was held December 27 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel of Shelby with Robin Short Officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Carolina Poodle Rescue.