Roger Steele

March 22, 2012

Roger Steele, 78, of Pensacola passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012.

Roger was born in Oak Grove and after graduating from Ernest Ward High School in Walnut Hill, he served in the US Air Force for four years. Roger, an electrical engineer, was retired from Armstrong after 36 years of service to the company. His hobbies were fishing, camping and gardening. Roger was loved by all who knew him and helping others was his trademark. His strong Christian ethics were evident in his lifestyle. He was a faithful, long time member of East Brent Baptist Church.

Preceding Roger in death are his parents, Alex Steele and Elizabeth Greer Steele; grandson, Michael Steele and two brothers, Marshal and Aamond.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 54 years, Willa Jean (Lassiter) Steele; daughter, Shelby Brown (Randy); son, Alfred Steele; grandchildren, Lee and Heather Brown; great grandson, John; granddaughter, Nichole Weaver; one sister, Laverne Passmore (Melton-deceased); 8 brothers, Raymond (Ruby-deceased), Juber (Ethel), Edward (Fran), Cleveland (Ann), Aaron (Carolyn), Artis (Syble), Onoree (Brenda), Bennie (Eloise), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at the church with Brother Dale Patterson officiating.

Interment followed at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearerswere Jeremy and Adam Merritt, Gary, Glen, Ronnie, Allen and Dale Steele and Bobby Passmore.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the East Brent Baptist Church Building Fund.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries