Steven Surratt, Sr.

Steven Ward Surratt Sr., Steve, 79, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022.

Steve was born December 9, 1942 in Stanly County to the late Rowland Ward Surratt and the late Dera Efird.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Suzanne Surratt of Albemarle, NC, and son, Steven “Ward” Surratt, Jr. of Lexington, SC, and grandson Steven Andrew “Drew” Surratt of Lexington, SC.

Steve was heavily involved in the community and Central United Methodist Church, his charity work included: Founding Member of Albemarle Jaycees, Advisory Board Member for Home Savings Bank, Treasurer, Board Member and active member of Albemarle Rotary Club, he was a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, Served on the Stanly Health Foundation for 6 years, on The Monarch (Formerly Arc) Board of Directors across six decades starting in the 1960’s and continuing until 2018, Kiwanis Club of Albemarle, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Choir member, Homes of Hope, Guardian ad Litem, Flight of Honor Volunteer, Stanly County Chamber of Commerce including serving as Chairman in 1998, Albemarle City Schools School Board Member, Past Board President and Campaign Chair for the United Way of Stanly County, the 2008 Duke Energy Chamber of Commerce Stanly County Citizen of the year, as well as caring for numerous family members and friends during times of need.

The family will receive friends and family and have a celebration of Life at Central United Methodist Church at a later date to be determined.

Memorials may be made to: Central United Methodist Church, 172 N. 2nd St., Albemarle, NC 28001, Community Home Care & Hospice, 1024 Albemarle Road, Suite 904, Troy, NC 27371, Home of Hope, Inc., 1816B E Main Street, Albemarle, NC  28001

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Surratt family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com