Homer Reynolds Steele, 83, of Milton, Florida died peacefully on August 4, 2023 at The Blake in Pensacola, Florida. The oldest of 4 children, Homer left the family farm in Tazewell County, VA, to begin a long career as a “master machinist and career reinventor.” Beginning with a 2-year Machinist Course at Danville Technical Institute, Homer’s machinist work included a brief time at Electro-Tech in Blacksburg, VA, 5 years at the Y-12 Plant of Union Carbide Corporation in Oak Ridge, TN, a year at Lockheed Georgia Company in Marietta, GA, 4 years with Hayes International Corporation in Huntsville, AL, and 27 years in the nuclear power industry at Westinghouse, in Pensacola, FL, where he won several awards. When Westinghouse closed in Pensacola, Homer worked on the 2000 Census and then reinvented himself as he took courses to obtain his real estate license. His last career was as a successful realtor until his retirement.
Homer was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Helen Steele, his first wife Jeannette Steele, and his second wife Doris Steele. He is survived by his 3 siblings, Cosby Steele Rogers, Rebecca E. Steele, and Charlie William Steele, as well as the 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild of his late wife, Doris. He is also survived by 3 great nieces. He was a mentor to many young people and was a member and leader of his Masonic Lodge in Milton.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway 90e, Pensacola, FL 32503. Visitation will be at 10:00, with the funeral at 11:00, followed by a reception. Burial will follow immediately after the service in Bayview Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to either the Masonic Lodge #349 of Pace at 5158 East Spencer Field Rd, Pace, FL 32571, or the Pensacola Christian College.
