Former Tyson Manager Dies

A man well-known in the Wilkes business community has died.  Ralph Steele, 73, of  Wilkesboro, who retired as human resources manager for the Tyson Foods complex in Wilkesboro, died this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Newton.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Reins Sturdivant.  A memorial Service for Mr. Steele, of Forest Hill Drive, Wilkesboro will be held Saturday, 11:00 at the First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro.  The family will receive in the Church Santuary following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wes Steele Stadium Fund, Hospice of Wilkes, or to the First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro.