Edward Clifford Steele

1955 ∼ 2023

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Edward “Ed” C. Steele, 68, of Nederland, Texas, passed away peacefully on the night of Thursday, the 28th of December 2023 with his wife, Susan, of 32 years by his side.

Visitation will be held on Friday, the 5th of January 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Melancon-Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, TX. Visitation will continue Saturday, the 6th of January from 11:00 am until time of services at 1:00 pm. Services will be held at Melancon-Levingston Funeral Home, Groves, TX with the Rev. Dr. James Pevehouse, Rector of St. Marks, Beaumont.

He was born in Port Arthur, TX, on the 15th of September 1955, to his parents Rodrick Steele and Iris Steele (McGill). Ed was a devoted husband, caring uncle, and skilled Master Plumber with Local 68 in Houston. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Class of 1974. After graduating from high school, Ed served in the United States Air Force. Ed enjoyed gardening and reading, as well as fishing and hunting.

Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Steele of Nederland, TX; his nephews and niece, Matthew Fontenot of Houston, TX; Alfred Shaw of Shreveport, LA; Wally Shaw of Dayton, TX; Adriane Stillwell of McAlester, OK; Roddie Steele of Lone Grove, OK; and Richard Steele of Yukon, OK. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law Rod and Janie Steele of Moore, OK; his brother, Neal Steele of Broaddus, TX; his Mother-in-law, Myrna Burrow of Moss Bluff, LA; and his sister-in-law, Jeanie Vail of Moss Bluff, LA.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rodrick, and Iris Steele; his sister Carol Shaw and her husband Walter Shaw; father-in-law, James H. Burrow, brothers-in-law Walter Shaw, Robert Burrow, and James Burrow, and nephew Carey Fontenot.

Honorary Pallbearers are as listed: Mac Dickens, Mike Fontenot, Wally Shaw, Richard Steele, Roddie Steele, James Matlock, Jim Granger, and Bob Granger. "But in Ed's life these men were his beloved nephews and dearest friends".

Family and friends may view this obituary at www.melanconlevingston.com Melancon-Levingston Funeral Home of Groves, TX, 5601 39th St. Groves, TX 77619, (409)-962-4455 is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences

Roy Hargraves & Family January 6, 2024

You will be missed Ed. Any time someone says “Ya know” you’ll be there. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.

from alvie and bobby January 5, 2024

from alvie and bobby has purchased Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum Peace Lily for Edward Steele

Melissa Granger January 5, 2024

Ed was a very kind and sweet man with a huge heart. He helped us with our house during the floods, helped us with any plumbing issues, would bring me tomatoes from his garden to my place of work, all the ladies would fight over his fresh tomatoes. Ed was very thoughtful and just showed up one time to sit with me while Jim was in surgery. Ed wouldn't hurt a fly and would even relocate the baby squirrels in his yard to another safe location so that they would'nt get into his tomatoes in his garden. A Sweet man with a big heart for sure. We will miss you Ed! We send our heartfelt condolences to Susan and all the family and pray the Holy Spirit will send strength in the days ahead. "And God shall wipe away all their tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him and may his soul rest in peace. Amen Love, Jim and Missy Granger

Jeanie Burrow-Vail January 4, 2024

To My Dear “Brother” in Law, Ed: You will always be in our hearts and minds. Such an important and special part of our family. We will miss you but know we will see you again. To My Sister, Susan: you are always in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.