HICKORY- Steven Lee Barnard, 71 passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Catawba Valley Assisted Living at Rock Barn.
He was born in Catawba County on September 14, 1951 to the late Thomas Allen and Louise Johnson Barnard.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Barnard.
Steven was an accountant, and he enjoyed hunting on his farm, riding his bicycle and liked being a loner.
He is survived by his niece Wendy Pruitt (Jerry) of Hickory; nephew Mark Barnard (Orlando Warren) of Newton; sister-in-law Nellie Barnard of Hickory; numerous cousins and other relatives.