Stephen Warren Feimster

Stephen Warren Feimster, 82, of Hickory, NC, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.

Born in Burke County, NC on October 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Walt Feimster and Mae Clark Feimster.

Stephen worked for General Electric for nearly 30 years and was recognized for selling 1 million dollars in transformers in a month’s time. He was a veteran of the NC National Guard. Mr. Feimster was a hobby farmer and loved gardening, drag-racing, traveling, and enjoyed several cruises. He was a helpful man who would help anyone with anything.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Darrell Feimster (Debbie) and Troy Feimster (Heather); step-children, Steve Rodriquez (Donna), Cyndi Klucharich (Michael), Andrew Rodriquez, and Janet Walker (Billy) grandchildren, Tana Burrell, Heather Cunanan, Chelcee Robinson (Cole), and Zeke Helms; great-grandchildren, Haley Burrell, Alyssa Burrell (Marty), Faith Burrell (Seth), Michael Hawkins, Callie Cunanan, and Hunter Helms; great-great-grandsons, Jaxon and Cameron; the mother of his children, Betty Miller Wilfong (Jack); and brothers, Stanley Feimster (Betty) and Chris Feimster (Dotty).

In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Elizabeth Clark Feimster; step-son, Aaron Rodriguez; and sister, Elaine.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 4:30 p.m. at Burke Memorial Park with Mr. David Miller officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.