Henri Steele obituary: Henri Steele's Obituary, Kentuckiana

In Memory Of
Henri Morgan "Hank" Steele
1942 - 2017

Obituary photo of Henri Steele, Louisville-KY
Obituary photo of Henri Steele, Louisville-KY

In Memory Of
Henri Morgan "Hank" Steele
1942 - 2017

Henri Morgan Steele, 74, of New Albany, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Henri was born on October 14, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Henri Mudlock and Priscilla (Smith) Steele. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Williams; brothers, William and Lamonte Steele; and stepfather, Jack Byron Blue.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Vanessa (Peters) Steele; children, Byron Steele, India Gilvens (Rory), Ty Burrell (Jon), and Madell Peters; brother, Carl Steele (Margaret); grandchildren, Shai, Byron, Jr., Janeé (Adam), Michael, Tionna, T’Asia, Myah, Malachai, Malik, McKenna, and Maverick.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday. His Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Jones Memorial AME Zion Church (258 Ealy Street, New Albany, Indiana 47150) with burial to follow at Westhaven Cemetery.

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Henri Morgan Steele, 74, of New Albany, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2017.

Henri was born on October 14, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Henri Mudlock and Priscilla (Smith) Steele. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Williams; brothers, William and Lamonte Steele; and stepfather, Jack Byron Blue.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Vanessa (Peters) Steele; children, Byron Steele, India Gilvens (Rory), Ty Burrell (Jon), and Madell Peters; brother, Carl Steele (Margaret); grandchildren, Shai, Byron, Jr., Janeé (Adam), Michael, Tionna, T’Asia, Myah, Malachai, Malik, McKenna, and Maverick.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday. His Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Jones Memorial AME Zion Church (258 Ealy Street, New Albany, Indiana 47150) with burial to follow at Westhaven Cemetery.

Please consider sharing a memory of Henri or leaving a special message for his family by clicking the "Share Memories" button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Friday, March 31, 2017 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
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Service

Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00am
Jones Memorial AME Zion Church

S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family

S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family

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