He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Omie Steele, parents Joe and Fannie Steele, and his daughter Tresha Ann Stevens.
Mr. Steele is survived by his four children Cathie (Richard) Halfacre, Joe Steele, Rita (Billy) Maynard and Judy (Michael) Boatright; grandchildren; Jason Adcock, Anthony Scoggins, Chelsea Stevens, and five great grandchildren.
He was laid to rest in a private graveside service at Hermitage Memorial Garden.