1927
2017
1870 Stuarts Draft Highway
Stuarts Draft, Virginia
Marvin Lynn Steele, 90, of Stuarts Draft went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Augusta Health.
Born July 16, 1927 in Botetourt County, VA he was the son of the late William Harper and Lottie Fitzgerald Steele Campbell. Marvin married the love of his life, Betty Hodges Steele on September 5, 1953.
Marvin was a 1945 graduate of Eagle Rock High School. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Hollister of Stuarts Draft where he worked as a security guard. He was a charter member of Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad and a member of the Stuarts Draft Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years. Marvin was a member of Stuarts Draft Baptist Church. Those who knew him will remember him as a family man who loved spending time with his family and an avid hunter of raccoon, bear and deer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Vera Steele Camper of Roanoke and Marie Steele Agnor of Eagle Rock.
Survivors include his loving wife, caregiver and companion of 64 years, Betty Hodges Steele; daughter, Linda Steele Almarode and husband, Kenny of Waynesboro; son, W. Lynn Steele and wife, Toni of New Hope; three granddaughters, Janice Almarode Searwar and husband, Simeon of Lynchburg, Stephanie Almarode Berry and husband, Chad of Lyndhurst and Melissa Steele Burwell and husband, Scott of Waynesboro; 12 great grandchildren and one soon to be born great grandchild; a host of loving nieces and nephews; special friend, Bob Simmons.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, 519 Shiloh Road, Eagle Rock, with the Rev. Dr. William Kopp officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 W. Main St.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
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November 7, 2017
Patty Lafferty
My heart goes out to Mrs. Steele, Linda & Stephanie. Blessings to you all at this sad time & also to your families. Praying for you.
November 6, 2017
Donna and John Yeago
Betty and family,
Thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Marvin was always so nice when he worked at Hollister with John. I just saw this tonight. May God give you peace and understanding with all of the wonderful memories you have.
November 4, 2017
Debbie Ramsey Hodge
Betty, Linda, and Lynn,
Please know that I am keeping you and your families in thoughts and prayers! You had a wonderful Dad and we can always remember the good times years ago at my Nannie's (Aunt Mable), how we used to play in the front yard under that big old maple tree! Love to all and God Bless!
November 3, 2017
Nina Martin
Dear Linda and Family,
So sad for your loss, prayers for your family.
Nina and Tom and family
November 2, 2017
Paulette Furr
Mrs. Steele and Family. Sorry for your loss, will be praying for you in the days ahead as you say your earthly good bye....there will be a day of reuniting. Hope this thought and your memories will bring you peace and comfort for the days ahead.
November 2, 2017
conley & doris daughtry
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 2, 2017
Family
Doris Rhodes
Our loss his gain.family and friends welcome him home. Will miss our last brother in law. Have many memories.
Will never forget our last meal out with Marvin and Betty a couple weeks ago.How he said "when you get tired of driving you will go where i tell you"
We ate at Rowes and he loved his meat loaf. Will cherish the memories of that day. Allen said he loved his chats with Marvin.Yes you will be missed in our family.Doris and Allen.
November 2, 2017
Lesley Dofflemyer
Dear Lynn, I am so very sorry to hear about your dad - - - - please give my condolences to your family - - - thinking of all of you; keeping you in my prayers - - - with my sincerest sympathy, Lesley Hanger Dofflemyer
November 2, 2017
Linda Benavitch Armentrout
Dear Betty, Linda, Lynn and Family,
Praying for your family during this time of loss.
In Christ's Love,
Linda Benavitch Armentrout
November 1, 2017
Janet Harris
Marvin was such a good person. I worked second shift and he was always looking out for us when we left work. He was a good friend, so very sorry to hear of his passing. Fly high Marvin.
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