Mr. Vernon Ray Steele passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at Merit Health River Region. He was 65.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Hebron Church Cemetery with Minister Augusta Smith officiating.

Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home.