Mr. Anthony Stephen “Steve” Dyson, 66, of Towery Road, Mocksville, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

He was born April 5, 1951, in Rowan County to the late Linney Cline and Dorothy Mozelle Cranfill Dyson. Mr. Dyson retired from Funder America after 35 years.  He was a gardener, tinkerer and loving grandfather.

He wasalso  preceded in death by 2 special cousins, Freda Stanley and Anita Hudspeth; and a  nephew, Matthew Cartner.

Survivors: 2 daughters, Teresa Hurley (Keith) of Mocksville and Kelly Dyson (A.J. Vestal) of Lexington; 5 grandchildren, Darah Lusk, Evan Hurley, Caleb Childress, Arieahna and Conner Vestal; 4 siblings, Dennis Dyson (Ann), Kathy Cartner (Mickey), Vickie Dyson and Kay Barfield, all of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.