Melvin Dale Steele's Obituary
Decatur – Melvin Dale Steele, 63, of Decatur, formerly of rural Dalton City, passed away at 2:45 pm Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with family present.
Please gather with us at a visitation to honor Melvin’s life held at 5-7 pm Monday, April 13, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held for the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Melvin was born on January 27, 1946 in Decatur, the son of Dale W. and Willa Mae (Harris) Steele. He married Judy Dianne Voiles on July 8, 1966 in Decatur.
He is survived by his wife: Judy, two sons: Russell (Melissa) Steele of Rochester, and Richard (Martha) Steele of Gibson City, one sister: Ruth Ann (Gary) Camp of Decatur, two grandchildren: Carter and Collin Steele, and four cousins: David, Dennis, Roger, and Robert.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
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