Thomas Lee Steele Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thomas Lee Steele, age 81, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, died on December 5, 2020. He was born to parents Lee and Louise Steele on July 26, 1939. He was a proud Veteran of the united states Army. Later in life Thomas was a Finance Manager at TransAmerica. In his retirement years, Thomas was self employed and owned Tom’s Tackle plus in Bartlesville selling live bait and tackle. Thomas married Mary Jean Thomas on February 15, 1963. Thomas and Mary had two sons, Tom Steele Jr and Trace Steele. Thomas had many accomplishments in life including over 35 years at TransAmerica. He was also a qualified marksman and Sharpshooter in the army. Thomas enjoyed fishing, making garage sales, car shows, races and making people laugh and smile. He also enjoyed being with family Thomas is preceded in death by his parents Lee and Louise Steele of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Thomas is survived his wife Mary Steele, two sons, Tom Steele Jr and his wife Lisa Shambles Steele of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and Trace Steele and Wife Ginger Steele of Bartlesville, Oklahoma ; two grandchildren Megan Henderson and husband Derick Henderson of Lexington, Oklahoma with the first great grandbaby on the way and Levi Steele of Bartlesville, Oklahoma In lieu of Flowers you can make Memorial contributions to St Jude’s Children Hospital

Thomas Lee Steele

July 26, 1939 - December 5, 2020