Donald Ray Steele

Donald Ray “D.R.” Steele, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away June 6, 2020 at Caremoor Retirement Center. Born June 15, 1935, in Rowan County he was the son of the late Harvey Oneil and Doris Edna Hawkins Steele.

During his working years, D.R. owned and operated D.R. Steele Grading.

Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Steele, who passed away in September 2010 and a sister Bobbie Goodnight. D.R. is survived by a son, Randy Steele and wife Holly of Kannapolis; a grandson, Trent Steele also of Kannapolis; a brother Mike Steele; and a sister Pat Payne.

A graveside service to honor D.R.’s life will be held at 1:00PM on Thursday June 11, 2020 at Carolina Memorial Park. Pastor Roger Woods will officiate.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Caremoor, those from Hospice of Cabarrus, and special family member Kelly Dickson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Unity UMC Mobile Meals, 8605 Unity Church Rd. Kannapolis, NC 28081 or Hospice of Cabarrus, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com