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Willie D. Steele Sr.

1931 - 2018

Willie D. Steele Sr. obituary, 1931-2018, Gary, IN

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

Willie Steele Obituary

was born in Dundee, Mississippi on September 28, 1931 to the late Albert and Ella Steele. He passed May 26, 2018 at Methodist Hospital Southlake. He married Gertrude White on November 3, 1953 and to this union 10 children was born. He was a member of Holy Bethel MB Church, where he remained faithful until the end. Preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 63 years, daughter and son-in-law Edna (Jimmie) Bailey, and son Reggie, and brothers and sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory children Easter (David) Harper, Bunnie Flemming, Willie (Sheila) Jr., Chris (Delores), Penny, Dorothy Bailey, Herman (Janice), Patricia (Odell) Madison; Five adopted children, Reatha and Charles White, Jessie, Roger, and Ethel Steele; sister Estella Lambert; sister-in-law Dorothy Henderson; 41 grand kids, 67 great grand kids, and 4 great great grand kids and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday June 4, 2018 from 9-11:00a.m. with Funeral Services to follow at 11:00 a.m. all services at Holy Bethel M.B. Church 810 West 8th Avenue. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2018.

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Sheila Anderson Steele

June 6, 2018

This man was very special to me. He never made me feel like a daughter-in-law, but rather a daughter. I knew the day would come when we had to let you go, but never thought one minute how to say good bye. I still hear your voice saying,"I love you more", every time I got ready to say I love you daddy. My sadness is also filled with Joy because I know that you're resting in the arms of the Lord. Until we meet again, rest my daddy, rest.

Pernella Steele-Edwards-King

June 5, 2018

Uncle Willie, 'Chief' as he was called by my son Torreey, assisted in his birth 41 years ago on May 26. This fact makes his death more profoundly sad for me. I love all you guys and will continue to pray our strength in God.

Antionette Spence

June 4, 2018

So Sorry For Your Loss,
Keeping Family In Prayers.

My grandfather

June 3, 2018

Anthony & Bette Madison

June 2, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in the loss of your patriarch. May God give you comfort and peace.

Frances Bridges-Resti

June 2, 2018

My heart is saddened. Deacon was a quite, humble person. I am praying that God will give you strength and comfort your hearts during this time. I love you all.

Florine Eckles-Merrill

June 2, 2018

Thanks again Uncle Willie. You have been one of the pillows that holds our family up. We will miss you dearly.
I love our family and I'm praying for us all.

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Jun

4

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Bethel M.B. Church

810 West 8th Avenue, IN

Jun

4

Service

11:00 a.m.

Holy Bethel M.B. Church

810 West 8th Avenue, IN

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