Steven Hobson Askew Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Steven Hobson Askew was born on August 10, 1954 to Audrey and the late Clarence Askew, Jr in Ahoskie, NC. He joined Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. Steve graduated from Ahoskie High School in June of 1972. Shortly thereafter, he joined the United States Marine Corps where he served until 1976. Upon completion of his service to our country he returned to his hometown to begin life anew. In 1987 he became a dedicated employee of Perdue Farms INC. Steve worked faithfully for 24 years until his retirement in 2012. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Askew, Jr. Steve married Betty Jean Valentine, his life-long sweetheart. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Betty Valentine Askew; mother Audrey Askew; five children Latisha Grant, Larissa Riddick, Caslee Valentine, Yasmine Valentine, and Portia Valentine; 3 sisters Sherry Askew Courtney, Audrey Askew, Lisa Askew Grimes; 5 brothers Charles Askew, David Askew, Josef Askew, Clarence Askew, and Billy Askew; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He cherished all nine of his grandchildren Kaiah, Jayla, Jalique, Ashlyn, Alanah, Makayla, Jaleah, Bre, J.R and had a very special place in his heart for them. Steve was a man of all trades who was well-respected, well-known, acted as a father-figure, role-model, and confidant to many.

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Steven Hobson Askew

August 10, 1954 - July 15, 2013