Mr. Robert Donnell Steele Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

First Quarter: Robert Donnell Steele was born August 4, 1976 in Forest, MS to Mr. and Mrs. Manual (Fannie Mae) Steele as the one of five children born to this union: Emmanuel F. Steele, Elizabeth A. Steele, Lisa A. Steele, and Denise A. Steele. Donnie, as we affectionately called him, grew up in Morton, MS where he attended Morton High School. Second Quarter: Growing up, Donnie loved sports. He played football and basketball but favored and excelled in basketball. He received countless accolades for his skills on the court and showed his passion for the game where ever he went. He is known for “Cleaning the Glass" in a game against Scott Central where he set a rebound record of "42" rebounds in one game. Donnie was a member of the graduating class of 1994 and was dear to his classmates. Third Quarter: Donnie loved playing dominoes, hanging with his friends and family, cooking, and talking about any sporting event with anyone who would listen or participate. He loved competing no matter what the competition was. After graduating high school, he entered the workforce and was always a provider for his family. He later attended SEC Truck Driving School and received his CDL license and began doing what he loved to do, traveling the country while driving trucks. He was a loving devoted family member who made the best out of life no matter what came his way. Fourth Quarter: Donnie departed this life on August 27, 2020, at his home in Morton, MS. Donnie was proceeded in death by his parents, Manual and Fannie Mae Steele, his brother Emanuel F. Steele; his sister, Lisa A. Steele; his son Elijah I. Steele, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Robert Donnell Steele leaves to cherish his memories his son, RyQuerious Steele and Daughter, Kadejah (Johnathan) Thigpen, two sisters; Elizabeth A. Steele and Denise A. Steele, two grandchildren; Johnathan and Ava Thigpen, five nieces; Latoria Pittmon, Gail Steele, Myiah Steele, Kristina Steele, and TaNasia Collins, one nephew; Cory Steele, two great nieces; Erin Huddleston and Poetry Posey, one great nephew; Jordan Bedford, a special niece; Brikki (Alex) Gilbert, and a host of cousins, family and friends.

Mr. Robert Donnell Steele

August 4, 1976 - August 27, 2020