Robert David Steele

Monette- Robert David Steele, 34, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011. He was born September 15, 1977 in Jonesboro. David was a graduate of Trumann High School where he played football and set the state bench press record for the 220 lb division. He proudly served his country as an Airborne Ranger in the United State Army. He was a farmer and a member of the Monette First Baptist Church. David loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was avid about physical fitness and loved animals. David is survived by his wife, Crystal Steele; a son, Evan David Steele; his parents, Jim Steele of Monette and Cindy and Steve Baldridge of Leachville; his grandmother, Virginia Miller of Monette; two brothers, Scott Steele and his wife Kiley of Little Rock and Joe Steele of Jonesboro; a sister, Stephanie Baldridge of Paragould; a nephew, Cayden Steele of Trumann; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, J.D. and Mildred Steele, Robert "Bob" Miller and brother Matthew Steele. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Monette Memorial Cemetery with David Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Monette. Visitation will be Thursday, October 6, 2011, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Monette First Baptist Church. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Kevin Guiltner, David Slatton, Christopher Slatton, Vince Corter, Jack Sparkman and Michael Mangrum and as honorary pallbearers, Scott Steele and Joe Steele.