Carlton C. Steele Smyrna, Delaware Obituary

Carlton C. Steele

<p>Carlton C. Steele, age 88 of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 20, 2022.</p><p><br></p><p>He was born October 7, 1934 in Dover, Delaware, the son of the late Chalmers and Elizabeth Steele, both of Clayton, Delaware. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Arleen Steele, his wife and the love of his life of 30 years, his brother Chalmers Steele, Jr., sisters Dorris Cruson, Violet Lowman, Lavora Akin, Margaret Golt and Mary Oliphant, two sons Donald Steele and biological son Thomas Hurtt.</p><p><br></p><p>He is survived by his brother Hope Steele of California, his sons Carl Steele (wife Julia) of Smyrna, Delaware and Richard Steele (wife Mary Ann) also of Smyrna, Delaware, daughters Marjorie Alling and Teresa Rhodes (husband Mark) both of Arizona, his grandchildren Wanda Neall of Clayton, Delaware, Linda Steele of Hartly, Delaware, Carl &amp; Eva Steele of Smyrna, Delaware, Monica &amp; Danny Holmes of Clayton, Delaware, also 11 more grandchildren, and four special great grandsons Richard &amp; Brian Parton, Marcus Figueroa and Alex Steele. He is also survived by 32 more great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.</p><p><br></p><p>He loved his Country Music, loved his toy truck collections, working in his garden and watching the flowers grow, and traveling and observing the scenery, especially the fall colors. He was a diehard Jehovah’s Witness whom he loved to witness to others.</p><p><br></p><p>A viewing will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022 from 12 PM to 1 PM in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 South Main Street in Smyrna. Funeral services will begin at 1 PM. Burial will follow in St. Peters Episcopal Cemetery in Smyrna. The family requests that everyone dress casual as Carlton was a casual guy.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
October 7, 1934 - November 20, 202210/07/193411/20/2022
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BW Hunter
November 26, 2022
My condolences to the family and friends of Brother Steele. As a member of our spiritual family, I wanted to thank you for your years of service to our Heavenly Father, Jehovah. Your course here on earth has ended but you remain in God’s memory and your name is in the B... Continue Reading
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Edie Kirmeyer (Scarlet)
November 25, 2022
Brother Steele gave Sister Edie Kirmeyer (Scarlet) the identity or description of the "Christian Greek Scriptures."

Please except my deepest condolences for the family.
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David and Lynn Lowman
November 25, 2022
Uncle Carlton was one of our favorite Uncles. We so looked forward to his visits with us here in Oklahoma. He loved seeing the Cowboy Hall of Fame and especially John Waynes Horse. His love of all things garden was so apparent at the Myriad Gardens taking time to read ea... Continue Reading
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Edie Kirmeyer (Scarlet)
November 25, 2022
Brother Steele gave Sister Edie Kirmeyer (Scarlet) the identity or description of the, "Christian Greek Scriptures."
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Teresa Rhodes
November 23, 2022
Being the youngest daughter and yes the baby of the family. My memories are few, but I still have them.
Like going to Betterton's Beach, or when Daddy would put me in the steering wheel of his 66 Chevy truck and drive. I was very thin and little back then. Like all ki... Continue Reading
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Carl Sanders
November 22, 2022
Carlton and I enjoyed greeting each other at the Kingdom Hall and having small conversations, we also had a special handshake that I enjoyed doing.
I will miss him. I’m sorry for your loss please accept my deepest condolences.
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Your eldest daughter, Marjorie
November 21, 2022
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Marjorie Alling
November 21, 2022
I remember weekends the family would gather at our house with good food made by my Mom, Sadie, and Daddy would love to play horseshoes with our Pop-pop Steele, Uncles, Aunts, and cousins. Those were the happier days growing up with Daddy.
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Love from Marjorie Alling, Teresa Rhodes, and family
November 21, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with our family back home. We'll miss you, Daddy.
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