Steve Allen Wriston, Sr.

Mr. Steve Allen Wriston, Sr., age 65, of Pinnacle NC, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home. Steve was born on January 13, 1960, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to the late Gilbert Ray Wriston and Patsy Lou Dorsey.

Steve dedicated his life to his God and to his family, he preached the Word of God for over thirty years. During that time, he pastored three churches; he was currently serving as assistant pastor to his son Steven Jr. at Old Siloam Church. Steve was well known for his passion for and knowledge of God’s Word. He also enjoyed building and fixing things around his home, anything from new builds to remodels but perhaps his favorite past time was working on his tractor. Any excuse would do, from grading the driveway to clearing trees the job didn’t much matter just the sense of accomplishment when he was finished. Steve worked for thirty-seven years as a master carpenter at Custom Wood in Rural Hall NC where he built beautiful cabinetry and custom designed wooden fixtures.

Steve was a man whose family was second only to his God. Foremost was his beloved wife Sherry Lynn with whom he shared life with forty-five years. Their union produced three children two sons, Steven Jr.- wife Stacy, Cody- significant other Taylor and one daughter Dewana Knight- husband Brian; and nine beloved grandchildren, Jessica- husband Ben, Savannah, Zach- wife Anna, Jacob, Faith, Cheyenne, Sarah and two precious great grandchildren, Joseph and Elyanna.

Steve is also survived by four sisters, Nancy Wriston, Kim Stover- husband Mike, Rita Craigo- husband Jim Bob and Becky Dameron, one brother Jerry- wife Michelle along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday July 11, 2025 at Cox-Needham Funeral Home, in Pilot Mountain NC. Burial will follow at the Wriston Family Cemetery, located at 332 Bullington Rd. in Pinnacle NC. Pastor Steven Wriston Jr. and Brian Knight will be officiating the services. A meal will be provided at Old Siloam Church, 189 Hardy Rd. Siloam NC following committal.

Cox-Needham Funeral Home Is respectfully serving the Wriston family.

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