Paul Steven Fussell, 66, of Eastover, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Steve was born in Cumberland County on April 3, 1956, and he had a love for the UNC Tarheels and Washington Redskins.

Steve was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, papa, and friend to all who knew him. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church where he served as a member of the Trustees, food pantry, bus driver for SMASH, maintenance of the church and the church cemetery. He had a passion for the homeless and loved to cook for the Family Promise.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Edison Fussell and his grandmother, Mary Fussell, who took a leading role in raising Steve.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debora Fussell; daughter, Crystal Fussell (Elle); son, Steven Fussell (Cyndl); and was Papa Steve to his only granddaughter, Baylee Fussell; mother, Barbara Fussell; siblings, Gail Sheffield (Dave), Paulette Blackwell, Glenda Graham, Sandra Wells (Brian), Dennis Fussell (Ruth), Joe Sheffield (Lauren); Jennifer Berkett; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews that he adored.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 12 to 2 pm at Salem United Methodist Church.  The Memorial Service will follow at 2 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church. http://www.salemfnc.org

Online condolences may be made at http://www.jerniganwarren.com

Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 283201

Salem Methodist Church
2165 Middle Rd., Fayetteville NC 28312
Tel: 1-910-483-8959
Email: info@salemfnc.org
Web: http://www.salemfnc.org