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Harry Steele Obituary

STEELE, HARRY LEWIS, 50, peacefully passed, surrounded and held by his loving family and friends on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

He was an IT Service Manager for Humana Inc. and an Army veteran of the 101st Airborne Division.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Sarah Jean Steele and parents, James H. Steele and Nola Silliman.

He is survived by his children, James (Layla Brake), Mary Lee and Rebecca Steele; grandchildren, James C.W. and Ryleigh L.I. Steele; his loving fiancée, Mary Maupin and her daughter, Miranda; siblings, Doug Steele (Lisa), Glenda Barker (Jay) and Paul Silliman (Janet); and many loved family and friends.

His funeral service will be held Monday, 10 a.m. at Joseph E. Ratterman & Son, 7336 Southside Dr. with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Saturday and 5-8 p.m. Sunday.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society for awareness of bleomycin lung toxicity.

Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 18, 2014.
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Gone too soon, but never forgotten. Rest in peace.

Kelly Dockter Dean

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April 12, 2023

Goodbye Harry, I will miss you.

Daniel Rice

July 4, 2014

To all Harry's family and friends. What a shock when someone so young and vital is taken away! All my prayers!!

Karen Mullin

April 22, 2014

So sorry to hear about your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you all

Cathy Harris

April 20, 2014

Mary, Glenda, Paul, Doug, Gary, James, Becca and Mary Lee--Our hearts break for all of you now during this time of trial. We will always be with you. I truly and sincerely meant, with all my heart, you have all exhibited a definition of HERO--The absolute, unwavering and unfailing courage and determination of Harry and Harry's loved ones brought to mind a quote by the actor, Christopher Reeve. "A HERO IS AN ORDINARY INDIVIDUAL WHO FINDS STRENGTH TO PERSEVERE AND ENDURE, IN SPITE OF OVERWHELMING OBSTACLES." To all of you, your actions have inspired the rest of us to double check our own values and, try to measure up. God's blessings on all of you.

April 20, 2014

Harry coached my son basketball at St. Tom More. He was a great coach and guy.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Sharon Lovell

April 19, 2014

What a great guy for those of us who were fortunate enough to have known Harry. May God's peace and love surround the family and loved ones.

Elsworth Johnson
Jacksonville, FL

April 19, 2014

Harry your light went out way too soon. God must of needed a Angel with a heart of Gold. Rest in sweet peace my friend till we meet on the other side

Anita Barker White

April 18, 2014

Harry was a great guy. I hadn't seen him in years but I remember him always with a smile on his face. My prayers go out to his family.

Mark Madison

April 18, 2014

Paul and Janet, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Know that you are being kept in thought and prayer.

Conni Cheney

April 18, 2014

Harry was one of a kind and will be dearly missed by so, so many. He left a lasting impression on my heart and my sympathy and prayers go out to Mary and Harry's family and friends. Paula Sharp-Shepherdsville, Ky.

April 18, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Kitty johnson

April 18, 2014

Did not know Harry personally,but prayed for him while he was in the hispital. I know all the condolences in the world would not make a whole lot of difference,but I know that Harry is in heaven with our Lord Jesus. Jesus wrapped His loving arms around Harry and took him home to shower him in His Grace. Amen

Dan Foley

April 18, 2014

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in God's eternal peace. From a grateful American.

April 18, 2014

The world has lost one of the truly great guys. May all affected be blessed in this time of sorrow.

April 18, 2014

I share the sorrow of Harry's passing. His devoted and loving fiancee is my co-worker and a dear lady. We cannot always understand God's plan, but prayers go out for Harry's safe heavenly arrival. Sending Mary a big hug!

April 18, 2014

Mary and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for Peace and comfort.

Andrea Miller

April 18, 2014

I worked with Harry at AEGON/Providian. He was an awesome person who will be greatly missed. Our loss is heavan's gain.

Peace and blessings to the family of this one-in-a-million guy.

April 18, 2014

I did not know Harry personally, only through the amazing love shared with Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Wendy Collins

April 18, 2014

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