Floyd Steven Sprinkle, 80, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Steve was born October 2, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., and was the son of the late Floyd Wesley and Flora Dell Henderson Sprinkle.

Steve was a graduate of Central High School, and on July 2, 1977, he married Margaret Suddreth Sprinkle, who survives. Steve was retired from Crane International, was a past Master of Snow Creek Masonic Lodge 571, and was a member of the Scottish Rite. Steve loved going to the beach, he enjoyed Davidson basketball and Carolina Panthers football, and watching his grandson, Steven, play football, attending every game.

Steve is survived by three children, Mark Sprinkle (Robin) of Mooresville, Stephanie Austin (Todd) and Michelle Hamby (Bill) of Statesville; five grandchildren, Evan Sprinkle (Sarah), Sydney Taylor (Joe), Addison Sprinkle, Brooks Austin, and Steven Hamby; two great-grandchildren, Monroe Sprinkle and Wyatt Taylor; a beloved dog, Martini; and numerous cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by a brother, Vaughn Sprinkle.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Burgess officiating. Burial will follow at New Prospect Baptist Church with full masonic rites. The family will visit with family and friends following the graveside service. Honorary pallbearers will be Todd Austin, Brooks Austin, Bill Hamby, Steven Hamby, Evan Sprinkle and Joe Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Snow Creek Masonic Lodge 571, 558 Dobson Farm Road, Statesville, NC 28625, or Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.

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