Steve Douglas McQuage

Steve Douglas McQuage, 72, entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 13, 2018, after enduring a long battle with cancer. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 21, 1946, to the late Jim McQuage and Sadie McQuage.

Steve was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He loved to laugh, was a ray of sunshine to others, never met a stranger, and was loved by all who knew him and will greatly be missed. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Indian Trail, and enjoyed serving as a deacon and usher/greeter.

Steve worked at Duke Power for 36 years as a mechanic, and after retirement, joined McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, where he ministered to families for 10 years. In his free time, he enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and the UNC-Tarheels.

Steve was predeceased by his loving wife of 27 years, Mable McQuage.

Those left to cherish his memories are his mom, Sadie McQuage; his faithful wife of 19 years, Debbie McQuage; son, John McQuage; daughters, Melissa Deese (Darrin) and Kimberly Ritchie (Joshua); and his grandsons, Jonathan and Matthew Deese.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm Friday, March 16, 2018, at First Baptist Church of Indian Trail, 732 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 1:00 pm in the sanctuary. The Reverend Dr. Mike Whitson and the Reverend Danny Myers will officiate. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The family wishes to thank Novant Oncology of Charlotte, Dr. Lassiter and staff of Novant Oncology in Matthews, and Novant Hospice of Matthews for their dedicated and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Baptist Church of Indian Trail, Post Office Box 2550, Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079.