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Jack Steele Obituary

BLYTHE, Ga. - Mr. Jack Rowe Steele, 61, loving husband to Geneva Standridge Steele, entered into rest Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at his residence. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 25, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at James Funeral Home, Wrens, GA. During the Vietnam War, Jack served our country with pride in the US Army Military Police. He was a 28-year retired State Police Sergeant at the East Central Regional Hospital, Gracewood Campus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Hattie Rowe Steele. Survivors include his five children, Dennis Steele, Black River Falls, WI, Anissa S. (Jeff) Hurckman, Columbus, WI, Kenneth (Mindy) Stephens, Augusta, GA, Tracy Stephens, Ft. Collins, CO, and Lori (John) Rainchuso, Evans, GA; two sisters, Sandra S. (Francis) Tindall, Sioux Falls, SD, and Nancy S. (Eugene) Paulson, Estherville, IA; and his six grandchildren, Amber Hockett, Whitney Rainchuso, Jessica Stephens, Madeline Stephens, Claire Stephens, and Sophia Rainchuso. Memorial donations may be made to Blythe Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 300, Blythe, GA 30805-0300. James Funeral Home - Wrens, GA

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jul. 24, 2009.

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Ken and Mindy Stephens

August 18, 2009

Death Is Nothing At All

Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
whatever we were to each other
that we still are
call me by my old familiar name
speak to me in the easy way
which you always used
put no difference in your tone
wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together
pray smile, think of me, pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
without the trace of a shadow in it
Life means all that it ever meant
it is the same as it ever was
there is unbroken continuity
why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you
somewhere very near
just around the corner
All is well

Henry Scott Holland
(1847-1918) Canon of St Paul's Cathedral

We will always love and miss you

Sandy Tindall

July 26, 2009

I am so glad that after all of his struggles,he got to go home. That seemed to be his main goal- just to be home. You will always be in my heart,dear brother.

Don Stephens

July 26, 2009

I thought a lot of Jack. He was a really nice guy. So sorry to hear of his passing. We know he is no longer suffering and is at peace with Jesus.

Anissa Hurckman

July 25, 2009

Dad I will miss you very much!!You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.We shared a lot of Great times through out the years and I wish that we could have spent more time talking and spending time together the last few years. I will always Love You Dad!
I know that you are in a good place now and being well taken care of.

Jeff Hurckman

July 25, 2009

Since first met Jack he always treated me and my daughter like one of his own. We will miss him very much.

July 24, 2009

Papa Jack we miss you so much but Nana says you will always be with us in our hearts.Nana says Jesus has you and he will take good care of you.We love you papa.Whitney,Jessica,Mattie,Clare, Sophia.

Patricia Ann Blanco(James)

July 24, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Thomas ( Tom ) Brown

July 24, 2009

I remember when Jack came to work at
Gracewood and he and I worked the midnight shift. We worked on and off shifts together for about 13 years.
I always enjoyed working with him.
You are in my prayers.

Linda Lamb

July 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 24, 2009

Worked with Jack for a good many years. He took pride in his job and was one of a kind. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Dave Toole-Augusta, Ga.

Dink & Nell Reynolds

July 24, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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