Jeffery "Jeff" Horace Stepp, 61 of Lenoir (formerly of Newton) died Friday, April 28th, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 4th, 1955 he was the sonof the late Horace Stepp and Barbara Dunlap Stepp. A daughter, Debbie L. Elmore and husband Thad of Taylorsville; and three grand-sons, Lev, Cole and Gauge Burgess of Taylorsville survive him. In addition to his parents; his spouse, Phyllis Stepp preceded h in death. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stepp family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.