Vincent Joseph “V.J.” Steele, III, 70, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 9, 1951, in Daviess County, to the late Vincent Joseph Steele, Jr. and Ruby Garrett Steele. Aside from his parents, V.J. was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Anthony “Tony” Steele.
V.J. was a loving son, father, grandad, and brother. Anyone who knew V.J. was touched by his kindness, humor and mild temperament. He was truly a peacemaker and was always a source of positivity.
He is survived by his son, Vincent Joseph “Vince” Steele, IV, of Lexington; daughters Elizabeth “Liz” Steele King (Phillip), and Victoria Steele of Lexington; his grandchildren Vincent Joseph “Vinnie” Steele V, Jamie Isabella “Izzy” Steele and Luke Thomas Ward; his sister Stephanie Steele Payne of Owensboro, and his sister Stacy Steele Green, and brother-in-law, Lance Green of Calhoun; his nieces Katie Green of Austin, Texas and Meredith Payne of Owensboro; his great-nieces Maxleigh and Lennox Shock; and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, with prayers being said at 7:00 pm, and on Saturday from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. The funeral mass will be at 11:00 am Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Immaculate Catholic Church, with the Father Ed Bradley officiating. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
The family would like to express gratitude to Hospice of Western Kentucky and all the doctors and nurses at Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center for the excellent care and support provided to V.J., and request expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky or St. Jude Children’s Hospital; 262 Danny Thomas Place; Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Steele. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Vincent Joseph “V.J.” Steele and sign his virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com.