James Allen Steele, 80, passed away on March 16, 2021 in Athens, AL. He was born on March 11, 1941 to Ray Steele and Vona Looney Steele in Athens, AL.
He loved his granddaughters and his horses.
James was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Faye Steele; brother, Ray Winford Steele; and sister, Nancy Steele.
James is survived by his son, Jason (April) Steele of Elkmont, AL; sisters, Pat (Ken) Crosson, Ardmore, TN; granddaughters, Makena and Kailyn Steele; several nieces and nephews
A Visitation will be Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. A Funeral Service will follow at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home at 11:00 AM with Bro. Steve Curtis officiating. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Harold Neeley, Danny Robinson, Ray Gretham, Joe Mitchell, Roger Craft and Richard Odom.
Due to Covid-19 and The Statewide Mandate Mask will be required and must be worn all at times while entering the building and while in our facility. Also must practice 6 ft. social distancing.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ardmorechapel.com
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