Richard Steele Jr. Obituary
Richard Steele Jr. (Houma, Louisiana) passed away on October 1, 2026. Richard, born on March 8, 1936, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Steele Jr. to show support.
Richard will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Richard will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Richard’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: children: Delores Steele Miles, Elizabeth Steele, Lisa Mitchell (Rudolph) and Richard Steele (Lauren Oregeron); companion: Margaret Butler; grandchildren: Lee Prince Miles (Dayani), LaTess Echavarrie (Alfredo), Troy Steele (Jariah) and David Cane Steele (Shelby Culpepper); great grandchildren: Kaine, Marleigh and Aubrielle Steele; other: Bounces Kids, Roxie Lee, Robert Lee, Ronald Lee, Rochelle Lee, Ruby Lee Butler, Ciara Hayer, Clara Diggs, C'Lisa Butler and Tadyn Brumfield; sister: Olivia Steele; parents: Richard, Sr. and Callie Lewis Steele; siblings: Clavin, Joseph, Louise, Edna, Callie Steele, Bessie Johnson and Joyce Paris; and many nephews, nieces, cousins and other grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Gertude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home (617 Bond St, Houma, LA 70360).
