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Jack Steele Obituary
He was the son of the late Jack Edwin Steele and Juanita Ephland Steele and the husband of Mary Katherine Edwards Steele of Irmo, South Carolina, who survives.
He is further survived by his children, Judy Carol Steele Black and her husband Tom Black of Greenwood, Arkansas, and Jack Edwin Steele, III and his wife, Carol Felter Steele of Woodstock, Georgia, by his grandchildren, Christopher Steele, Brandon Steele and Allison Steele, also of Woodstock, Georgia; by his brother, Charles Thomas (Tommy) Steele and his wife, Barbara Johnson Steele of Burlington, and by his niece, Teresa Steele Ibarra and his nephew, C. Thomas Steele, Jr., both of Burlington.
He was born October 21, 1930 and was a 1949 graduate of Burlington High School and a 1957 graduate of North Carolina State College and was a Professional Engineer who worked for Western Electric Company, General Electric Company and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company. He also worked for several years on NASA's Gemini project.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served as a radioman on the heavy cruiser USS Newport News, the battleship USS Missouri and the battleship USS Wisconsin during the Korean War.
He was HAM radio operator and enjoyed researching family genealogy.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his Eternal Savior, was blessed to be married to a woman of faith, and was.a member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church.
A funeral service will be conducted by the Reverend Dr. Timothy Phillips and will be held at Dunbar Funeral Home Dutch Fork Chapel at 7600 Woodrow Street, Irmo, South Carolina 29063 at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017, with a visitation preceding the service at 10 a.m.
A committal service and burial will be held at Bush River Cemetery at 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212. Memorials may be made to: Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo, South Carolina 29063.
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Judy Steele Black
July 28, 2017
Dear Daddy, I miss you so much and wish I could see you. My doctor prayed with me today and asked the Lord to be with me and comfort me while I grieve for you. I miss hugging you and hearing your voice. You must be busy now in heaven but I still feel you and Jesus by my side. I can't wait to hug you and hear your voice again. I will never forget how you tapped your left foot in perfect rythym to Amazing Grace and other hymns I played on the piano and sang softly to you in May 2015. I know you heard the music and you knew every word of those hymns because you taught them all to me. Our Savior Jesus whispered my singing to you then and even now my whispered prayers go up to heaven to Jesus to tell you how much I love you and miss you. I love you so much, Judy
Tom & Bonnie Kennedy
July 25, 2017
Kate, Ed & family,
The photo memory album painted a beautiful portrait of a proud American, a patriot, and a happy family man. Sorry I never had the privilege to meet him. Our condolences to the entire family.
May he rest now in peace.
Judy Steele Black
July 20, 2017
Dear Momma and Eddie, I am with you in spirit since I am too sick to be there in person for Daddy's funeral. I love you and pray for you to understand my situation. Love always, Judy
Judy Steele Black
July 20, 2017
Dear Daddy, I am sure by now that Jesus has told you that I am too sick to make the long trip from Arkansas to your funeral. I will see you soon in heaven and just want to thank you for teaching me about Jesus and walking me down the church aisle at Curtis Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia on Sunday night October 21, 1970 when I was 8 years old as I accepted Jesus publicly as my personal Lord and Savior. It was the best thing that ever happened to me and I know without your love and understanding I would have never made it to that point. You always told me to talk to Jesus about everything and seek His help. Now that you are there with Jesus I can't wait to see you again. I love you with all my heart and soul and miss you so much. Thank you for being my Daddy on earth and I will see you again soon. Love always, your only daughter Judy
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Faye Hughes
July 18, 2017
Kate,Eddie,and rest of family. Praying for comfort at this time.
July 18, 2017
So sorry to hear about Jack's passing, but I am certain he is now in a better place. Sending heart-felt thoughts and prayers to the Family, especially Katherine, Eddie and Judy. Jack was very proud of his U.S. Navy service, and his contribution is much appreciated. As an accomplished professional engineer and radio communications operator, he traveled the world on ships and via the air waves. His genealogy work on the family history has significant value, and I am reviewing it again today in his memory. Thank you, Jack, for all you have given to your family and your country. Rest well, cousin.
Charles Ephland
Chapel Hill, NC
Tom Steele
July 17, 2017
We thank the Lord for your life Uncle Jack! We love you and we will miss you. Rest in peace eternal. Love,
TomJr., Kim, William and John Charles
Kim Kemp
July 10, 2017
Judy and Tom,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of your father. Prayers for peace during this time of mourning.
Kim and Tommy Kemp
Judy Steele Black
July 9, 2017
Dear Daddy, I love you so very much and miss you even more. You have always been my one in a million and my dearest treasure. I know you have received divine healing now as you sing and praise Jesus in heaven. I can't wait to see you and be with you again where we will both be completely whole and well. I love you with all my heart...your girl "Nootsie" forever...Judy Steele Black
Tom Steele, Jr.
July 9, 2017
Aunt Katherine, Judy, Eddie, Carol and family, we grieve with you the loss of a fine dear man. We praise God for his life and we ask the Lord's blessing upon each and everyone of you. May the peace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be with and abide with you strengthen you and sustain you.
Love, Tom, Jr., Kim, William & John Charles Steele
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