Virgil Robert Steffans

Mr. Virgil Robert Steffens, age 94 of Morganton, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Steffens was born November 20, 1920 in Iowa to the late Carl Steffens and the late Marie Dorland Lusk. He was a Christian in faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Mary Haugen Steffens, step-father, Roland Lusk and one brother, James Steffens. Virgil was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army Air Corps. He worked for many years as a land developer and he enjoyed writing in his spare time.

Survivors include: daughter, Patricia (Danny) Shaw of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, daughter, Pamela (Frank) Terranova of Blairsville, GA, sons, Craig Steffens and John Massey of Morganton, GA, sister, Margie McGee of Philadelphia, PA, three grandchildren, Bethany Jones, Joshua Massey and Maggie Massey, also two great-grandchildren, Parker and Claire Jones and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home from 5-7 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.