Charles Allen Steele

November 16, 1944 - December 17, 2019

Charles Allen Steele, age 75 years, a resident of rural Metropolis, Illinois, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 17, 2019, at 4:04 PM at his home. Charles was born November 16, 1944 at Miller City, Illinois. He was the son of George Adam Steele and Martha Janie (James) Steele. In 1983 Charles was united in marriage to Margaret (nee) McDonald. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2012. Charles is survived by: a stepson – Rick Murphy of Troy, Michigan; a sister – Roberta Randall of Metropolis; 3 brothers – Donnie (Deborah) Steele of Mounds, Lonnie Steele of Metropolis, and Steven Steele of Florida; a cousin – Judy Murphy of Metropolis; as well as nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Charles was preceded in death by: 2 sisters – Norma Laverne Fowlkes and Margaret Surratt; 3 brothers – Michael Steele, Carroll Steele and Tommy Steele; an infant sister – Marcella Steele; and an infant brother – Raymond Lee Steele. Charles was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran. He served from 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1966. Charles and his wife Margaret were very supportive of Veterans causes through the years. Charles was trained for a year and a half in England as a metal “smyther.” He was employed as a shop key holder and shift foreman by Saws International in Rockford, Illinois prior to his retirement. Charles was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Charles was of the Baptist faith. A service honoring the life of Charles Steele will be conducted Friday morning, December 20, 2019, at 11 AM at the National Cemetery at Mound City, Illinois. Pastor Buddy Walls will officiate. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post # 178 and the U.S. Marine Corps burial honors detail. There will be no public visitation. Those attending the service are asked to gather at the cemetery at 10:45 AM Friday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Schiber Port, Suite C, Maryville, IL 62062 www.cancer.org