Paul Colin Steadman

Dr. Paul Colin Steadman was born September 24, 1936 in Huntsville, Alabama to Arlie Paul Steadman and Virginia Caroline (Jurney) Steadman. He graduated from Mooresville High School, received his Associate of Arts from Gardner Webb College and his Bachelor of Science from Wake Forest University. After Wake Forest, Mr. Steadman was a high school teacher and coached football, basketball, and baseball before returning to school to pursue a dental degree. Dr. Steadman earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Emory University School of Dentistry. After graduation he served for two years in the US Navy (1964-1966) at New London Naval Base in Connecticut. During this brief tour "up North" his first two daughters, Cammie and Julia, were born. In 1966 Dr. Steadman returned to North Carolina where his youngest daughter, Bruce Anne, was born. The family settled in Yadkin County where Dr. Steadman established a dental practice in Yadkinville. After retiring from his dental practice, Dr. Steadman served as the "Team Dentist" for the Starmount High School football team. He lived in quiet peace on his mountain home in Hamptonville before moving to support his mother at her residence in Statesville, NC. In his last years, Dr. Steadman received excellent care at the North Carolina Veterans Home in Salisbury. Paul loved his family, the Lord Jesus Christ, going to the beach, milkshakes, Hank Williams, Sr, and reading. He went to meet the Lord Jesus Christ in his sleep on April 29, 2016.   Dr. Steadman is survived by his daughters: Cammie Burgess, husband, René; Julia Hallum, husband, Mark; and Bruce Anne Steadman Farmer, husband, Charles; grandsons, Jon Burgess; wife Viviana and a much anticipated great grandson due in July; Robert Burgess and Andrew Burgess, and step-grandsons, Wesley Farmer and Ethan Farmer; sisters-in laws: Dee Steadman and Linda Earle Steadman; nephews: John Steadman (Lynne), Madison (Dawn) Steadman, Chris (Jin) Steadman, and Matthew Steadman; his beloved Uncle and Aunt, Albert and Sarah Steadman, and fondly remembered cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlie Paul and Virginia, and brothers, Mike Steadman and Jim Steadman, and nephew, Michael (Stephanie) Steadman. The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care shown by the dedicated staff at the North Carolina State Veterans Home. We appreciate the many kindnesses shown to Dr. Steadman and his family. The family also wishes to thank the Pruitt Hospice staff for their care and guidance. Service: Oakwood Cemetery, Statesville, NC May 2, 2016 11:00 Minister: J.B. Parker, Jr. Pallbearers René Burgess, Jon Burgess, Robert Burgess, Andrew Burgess, Charles Farmer, Ethan Farmer, and Mark Hallum.