Steve Marshall Bussey, age 51 of Rocky Mount, our beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 26 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Margaret Bussey, grandparents Noah and Nannie Campbell, Forrest and Myrtle Bussey. Steve worked and lived quietly on the family farm and was employed by Carter Machinery the past 17 years. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews as well as working on his race cars and hanging out with his racing buddies. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents, Forrest and Margaret Bussey, brother and sister-in-law Terry and Ginni Bussey, sister and brother-in-law Melinda and Randall Bush, sister and brother-in-law Lisa and Tim Angell, special nephews and nieces Jakob and Kaitlyn Bush, Owen and Abby Angell, and Rhys Lewis as well as loving uncles, aunts, and cousins. Steve also had many special friends whose visits were a comfort to him during his illness. A service celebrating his life will be held at Gogginsville United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2008 with Rev. Brad Dulaney officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, March 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gogginsville United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers Steve requested donations to be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, VA 24115 or the ALS Association, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service, Rocky Mount.