JAMES E. "JIM" STEELE James Emmett "Jim" Steele, son of Emmett Sanderson and Laura Belle Woolery Steele, whom preceded him in death, was born, December 14, 1936 in Cooper County, Missouri. He departed this life, Tuesday, January 5, 2010, in his home, Eldridge, Missouri at the age of seventy-three years and twenty-two days. On March 26, 1991 in LaMonte Christian Church in LaMonte, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Virginia Waggoner. Together they shared the past eighteen years of marriage. Also he was preceded in death; a son, John M. Steele and a grandson, James Steele and dear friends Roy and Louise Alexander. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Steele of the home; nine children, David Steele and wife Sue of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ed Romano of Atlanta, Georgia, Teresa Rhinehelder and husband John of Fordland, Missouri, Donald Steele and wife Darla of Sedalia, Missouri, Roy Steele of Tipton, Missouri, John Oliver and wife Kathy of Camdenton, Missouri, Linda Roberts and husband Ronnie of Junction City, Kansas, Steven Oliver and wife Gretchen of Strafford, Missouri and Christopher Oliver and wife Amy of St. Louis, Missouri; twenty-five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Laura Meyer and husband Don of Sedalia, Missouri. James was raised in Sedalia, Missouri and was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School in the class of 1954. He retired as a District Store Keeper for the Missouri Public Service. He was a dairyman for several years and was a retired Realtor. James made a profession of faith and was a member of New Testament Christian Church in Linn Creek, Missouri. He served on the Board of Directors of Show-Me Christian Youth Home for twenty-one years and served as a Houseparent for four years. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, building and welding, but most of all, he loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 9, 2010, in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Laughlin Cemetery, Camdenton. Memorial donations may be made to New Testament Christian Church and left at the funeral home or the church the day of the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.
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