Anthony Charles Stikeleather, 58, of Statesville, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. A native of Iredell County, NC, he is the son of Thad and Judy Stikeleather. He worked for Dana Corporation for many years and was a longtime maintenance employee with the Iredell County School System. He was a member of the TNT Hunting Club and also was a coach for the Iredell County Special Olympics for 21 years.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Christine Stikeleather; by three daughters, Hannah Elsenboss (Craig), Kala Bryden (Robert) and Sarah Stikeleather, all of Statesville. A step-daughter, Ashley Muncy, also survives him. Three brothers, Tim Stikeleather and fiancée Aliza Burgess; Chris Stikeleather (Cindy) and Kevin Stikeleather (Kathy), of Statesville; a sister, Kim Stikeleather; two grandchildren, Hunter Bryden and Amelia Stone; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
A Visitation will be Monday, June 17th, from 5pm-7pm at Monticello United Methodist Church followed by a Memorial Service at 7pm.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at http://www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com
Memorials may be sent to: Special Olympics of Iredell County, PO Box 1111, Statesville, NC 28687.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Stikeleather and his family.
