Lake Edward Stepp, age 80 of Blue Ridge, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015 at his home. He was born on Monday, October 15, 1934 in Blue Ridge to the late Lillian Irene Stepp. Mr. Stepp had worked in construction. He was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church.

Survivors are an Aunt, Maxine S. Halleck of Mableton, GA and several cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Lebanon Baptist Church with the Rev. David McLendon officiating. Music will be by Carol Thomas. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Ryan Sisk, Jonathan Patrick Sisk, Jeff Davenport, Randy Halleck, Jerry Davenport and Jared Davenport. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Lebanon Baptist Church Adult Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening, August 10, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to Lebanon Baptist Church, P.O. Box 309, Epworth, GA 30541. Condolences may be sent to the family at wwwakinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.