Steve Douglas Lavender, 79, died Wednesday, December 20,2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

He was the son of the late Paul Harris and Reba Philbeck Lavender. Steve enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing soft ball, gardening and watching his two favorite teams the Atlanta Braves and Carolina Panthers. 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 loving wife of the home, Pamela Doree Lavender; son, Michael Lavender of the home; 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 of the home; sisters, Katherine Lavender of San Antonio, Texas 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 will be held 12 PM Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel of Shelby with Robin Short Officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Carolina Poodle Rescue.

Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center www.claybarnette.com