John Steele

John David Steele VIRGINIA BEACH - John David Steele, 89, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010. He was retired from WTKR as a television control engineer after many years with the station. He was born in Saginaw, Mich., and grew up in Bay Port, and was the son of the late Dora Lenore King Steel and Judson Grant Steele. He was a very proud U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Steele attended the Norfolk division of The College of William and Mary. He was a very active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, a member of the American Legion Post 204, and coached Little League baseball and girls softball for many years in Virginia Beach. He was a very active volunteer in his community and was proud to be a blood donor for the American Red Cross. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 65 years, Carol Baum Steele; a daughter, Sandra S. McMullen and her husband Mark of Virginia Beach; a son, Judson Grant Steele III and wife Ruby of Chesapeake; five grandchildren, David Snow of Columbus, Ohio, Denise Wise and husband Keith of Norfolk, Mark McMullen Jr. of Norfolk, Krista Steele of Virginia Beach, and Judson "Jay" Grant Steele IV of Virginia Beach; and five great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church by Pastors Cathy and Scott Mims. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church. Entombment will be in the Church Columbarium at a later date. A reception will follow the church service in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be offered to the family through www.hdoliver.com.