June 18, 1956–October 23, 2018
Danny Joe Steele, age 62, of Joplin, passed away on October 23, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 18, 1956, in Joplin, MO to Clifford J. and Shirley A. (Witmer) Steele. He spent most of his life in the Duenweg and Joplin area. Danny worked at Walmart for 16 years. His most recent role was that of a Greeter, a job that he truly enjoyed and worked at until, due to his illness, was unable to continue.
Danny is preceded in death by his father, Clifford. He is survived by his mother, Shirley; brothers, David, and wife Diana, of Joplin, and John, and wife Linda of Chaparral, NM; daughter, Sherryl and step-daughter, Cara Higginbotham; and step-son Michael Thompson and wife Yvonne; and six grandchildren, Taevyn Steele, Tehya and Samuel Higginbotham, Ashlyn, Brianna, and Gabriella Thompson, who are his pride and joy.
A celebration of life will be held at The Sheep Shed in Neosho, on Monday, October 29th at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations for Danny’s medical expenses may be made to Danny Steele Fund, c/o Community Bank and Trust, 414 E 32nd Street, Joplin, MO, 64804.
Burial will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lonnie and i send our deepest sympathy, store 59 door greeter with danny
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EVERYONE IS IN MY PRAYERS. HE WILL BE DEAPLY MISSED.
WITH LOVE
CAROL (PIM) PAYTON
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Danny will be missed, growing up with him leaves me with many memories of him, Rest in peace my brother, we shall see each other again some day.
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Oh how I will miss his orneryness. He was always giving me a hard time. He was fun loving and always had a comeback. Dan, my days at Walmart will just not be the same without you at the front door.
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I just looked for him at church today. I was so happy to see him at church the last few weeks, and enjoyed giving him hugs. I enjoyed his smile at Walmart too. I will miss him,…
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