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GIBSONVILLE - Garland Florance Steele, 77, of Alamance St. passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 at his home.
A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late James Garland and Lela Catherine Florence Steele. Garland was a self employed accountant, member of the Burlington Chapter of the North Carolina Society of Accountants, attended N.C. State University and had previously been a driver for Hennis Freight Line.
Born and raised in the small town, his grandfather, H.W. Steele, a Confederate soldier, was the first mayor of Gibsonville after its reorganization in 1883. Garland much like his grandfather was a man of strong moral character, his convictions were never in question.
He loved history and in particular, Civil War history and studying the battles of war. He enjoyed the "country," being at his farm, walking in the creek, and was committed to his work and helping people. Garland's sly grin was brought out best by his group of close friends and pals who share many stories and great memories.
He was happiest spending time with his little buddy, Taylor and his precious princess, Callie. He was a perfect Southern Gentleman.
Survivors include his step daughter, Lydia Moser (Larry) of Whitsett; nieces, Lela Groene (Daniel) of Cincinnati, OH and Sara Mendez (Sergio) of Orlando FL; nephew, Peter Lineberger (Jeanette) of Midlothian, VA; grandchildren Taylor Moser (Jordan), Callie Moser and Addison Justice; sister in law, Lynn Baldwin (Ricky Carden). He was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life for 23 years and his honey, Bonnie Tickle and sister, Catherine "Booty" Lodosca Steele Lineberger.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Gibsonville City Cemetery. Mr. Steele will remain at Lowe Funeral Home through the funeral service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. Monday,
The family would like to thank Lynn and Robbie Wyrick and Karl Walker for the special care given Garland.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com.
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Garland was always special to my family. He ate many homemade biscuits at my house when we were growing up and placed $ bills on our Christmas tree. We spent a lot of time at his cabin and walked the creek with him more than one time...those are wonderful memories and we will never forget him.
My dad, Smokey, and Garland were great friends. Daddy will miss him everyday.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
I will see you in Heaven Garland!
Love, Maria Rumley Ingle
March 30, 2015
Our special friend Garland will always be in our heart. So thankful for the time we spent with him and the memories made with him. We will miss him very much, but will never forget our "country" friend.
Robbie and Lynn Wyrick
March 30, 2015
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