Maj. James Randolph Steele, USAF Retired

March 11, 1940 – August 17, 2018

James Randolph Steele, age 78, passed away suddenly at his home in Fredericksburg, VA, on August 17, 2018. James was born on March 11, 1940, in Carroll County, VA, to the late James William and Dorine Farmer Steele.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in the death by his son, Michael Randolph Steele, brothers, Robert Alexander and infant Larry Darwin Steele.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Davis Steele, Fredericksburg; daughter and son-in law, Kristin Leigh Steele and Christopher Mark Barber, Gilbert, AZ.

Grandchildren, Andrew Stephen, Michael James, and Kayleigh Elizabeth Barber, Gilbert, AZ.

Nieces and Nephews: Robert Steele, Culver City, CA; Randy and Stacey, Jacob, Hannah Steele, Stephens City, VA; Keith and Kelly, Avery, Kennedy Canseco, Thompson Station, TN; Amanda and Brian, Jason Emmett Littlejohn, Ft. Worth, TX; Kim Bentley, Leo, Abby Walters, Orlando, FL.

Sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law: Gerri Davis, Montclair, VA; Grace & Julio Canseco, Columbia, TN; Martha and Homer Bentley, Savannah, GA; Beth Davis and John Cipollina, New Smyrna Beach, FL & Galax; Shirley Steele, Woodlawn, VA.

Special Cousins: Marcelle Hooks, Raleigh, NC, Richard Farmer, Hempstead, NC, Nancy Ann Sharpe, Lake Alfred, FL; Chrissy Mikalaski, Tampa, FL; Stephanie Evers, Silver Spring, MD; Stephen Evers, Clifton, VA.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Mount Vale United Methodist Church, Galax, with burial to follow in the Mt. Vale Cemetery. The Officiating Minister is the Rev. David Payne. Visitation precedes the service at 10 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Vale Cemetery Fund, 3350 Meadow Creek Road, Galax, VA 24333 or charity of choice.