of Mountain Home, AR
August 30, 1974 - March 26, 2019
Sgt. Chris Steele, age 44, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his residence.
He was born August 30, 1974, in Mountain Home to John Avron and Maxine E. ''Bettye'' Hamilton Steele. On September 19, 2010, he married Stacy Lee Meltesen in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Mountain Home High School. He served in the Mountain Home Police Department for 18 years, was a Sergeant over the Criminal Investigation Division of the Mountain Home Police Force and was an active member of the 14th Judicial District Drug Task Force. He twice won the Officer of the Year Award in 2012 and 2017. His family and work were very important in his life. He enjoyed camping, motorcycle riding, swimming, music and family vacations.
Survivors are: his wife, Stacy Steele: of the home; two sons: John Colton Steele: Mountain Home, and Ethan Brandon Steele: of the home; his parents: John Avron and Bettye Steele: Mountain Home; a stepdaughter: Jamie Lee Payne: Flippin; a sister: Carol (William) Doster: Bella Vista; a granddaughter: Blaire Steele, and a nephew: C.J. Stutzman . He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9:00A.M.-11:00 A.M. at East Side Baptist Church with the Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. The Reverend Sam Seamans will officiate. Interment will follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens with police honors. Pallbearers will be John and Ethan Steele, Bill Cramton, Mark Hopper, Shannon Beard and Eddie Griffin. Honorary pallbearers will be the Mountain Home Police Department.
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28 Condolence(s)
Paul
Thursday, August 15, 2019
RIP: Brother in Blue! I didn't know you but did meet your son when I moved to Arkansas.
Paul Day
Ret. VBPD
Leslie
Monday, April 1, 2019
Ms.Stacy we are so sorry for the loss of your husband. You and you’re family are in our prayers. From all of us Cactus RV Center..
Leslie.
Christina Peace-Broyles
Sunday, March 31, 2019
My prayer is for strength for Chris’s family.knowing that he was a good, kind, and honorable person doesn’t fill the void here on earth but shines a bright light in heaven. God be with you in this time.
Pat Whitfield
Sunday, March 31, 2019
My prayers for the Steele family is that God will keep you wrapped in his love and guide you through the days ahead. Thank you for sharing Chris with our community .
Collin and Valencia Dedek
Saturday, March 30, 2019
We are sorry for the loss of your soulmate. We never have enough time to spend with our loved ones. What time we do have is never enough. We are thankful for your husbands service to our community. God’s blessings to you and the kids we are praying for peace for you all during this time God bless you all in the months to come!
Judy K Mills
Saturday, March 30, 2019
My heart and prayers will always be with you, Stacy, during your time of grief.
Bobby Hicks
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Chris was a great guy, always willing to help out, and will be truly missed by all.
James W. Floyd
Saturday, March 30, 2019
A law enforcement officer is always on duty.
Thank you for your service.
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Kein Boucher
Friday, March 29, 2019
It waa an honor and privilege to know and work with Chris. My condolences and preys ro the family.
BX 3
Friday, March 29, 2019
Sgt. Chris Steele, my brother, all of your hard work and your diligence will never be forgotten. Your are a true blue friend and I feel very privileged to call you my friend and brother. May our Lord in Heaven comfort your family. Our prayers go out for your family.
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9
Faye Lee Hixson
Friday, March 29, 2019
Condolences to family and friends on the loss of your loved one, friend and co-worker.
Brad Lewis
Friday, March 29, 2019
Prayers to all the Family, Chris was a great guy to work with over the years.
Carry Manuel
Friday, March 29, 2019
May God bless Sgt. Chris Steele's family and friends. Chris was a great family man and he was dedicated to his chosen profession of law enforcement, always serving our community. In both areas he stood head and shoulders above most. RIP my brother in blue!
Jake Beatty
Friday, March 29, 2019
Chris and I were close friends at one time a few years ago. Stacy I am so sorry for you and the kids. I am still in shock. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. His eyes when he smiled were one of a kind and I will always remember that. RIP Chris...I hope to see you again one day.
Ellen Griesi
Friday, March 29, 2019
Coming from a long proud military family, grandfather's, father's in law, Uncle's, Necies, Nephew's, Brother in law's, as n My Husband Disable Military Police USAF Persian Golf Veteran,total of 8 Purple Hearts total of all. Holding my Father In Law's (one of four Green Beray Vietnam). Honor of those who serve has to be said, The Wife's an Children Grandchildren bold streanght knowing what they face is Priceless, God Speed Mrs Steele.Amen
Patsy Hamilton Ross
Friday, March 29, 2019
Chris is my nephew. He will be missed by his Ohio family members. Our deepest condolences to the family and love to you all. Wish we could be there for you.
The Gunfante Family
Friday, March 29, 2019
I didn't get a chance to know Chris very well, but what I do know is that he was a good man that served his community well and treated my family with the love that they deserve. I am so very sorry for your loss, Stace. If you need anything, I am only a phone call away. Your entire family is in our thoughts. I love you.
Paula Lay
Friday, March 29, 2019
R.I.P Sir
My deepest sympothies for your family and friends. You very obviously touched the lives of so many.
Helen Tyree
Friday, March 29, 2019
Barb Bode Gould
Friday, March 29, 2019
I rode the school bus with Chris and Carol many years ago. Chris was the sweetest boy and would draw pictures for some of the older kids. Although he was in 1st or 2nd grade at the time we liked to sit by him because he made us laugh and we loved him and Carol!! My thoughts are prayers are with you all.
Robin Silvers
Friday, March 29, 2019
I am heartbroken. I am so truly sorry for your loss, Chris was a good man, wonderful father, great husband and a very dear friend to me. I have no words to day that will lessen your loss. You are all in my heart and prayers
Cindy Wynn
Friday, March 29, 2019
Rest in peace my friend.
Brends J Pilgrim
Friday, March 29, 2019
I work with Carol at Walmart. I just wanted to express my sympathy for your families loss. I pray for you to find peace at this difficult time.
Kathe Altazan
Thursday, March 28, 2019
My deepest sympathies
Sgt Bryan Corbett
Thursday, March 28, 2019
I am sending prayers to all of you! Chris was such a good friend and Officer he and I got hired at the PD at the same time and attended the Police Academy in Camden AR together. I will never forget that 12 weeks we spent together. Chris is going to be so missed by all of us Co Workers it is just so unbelievable that we won’t be seeing him at work anymore. RIP Sgt Steele we will take it from here!
Mr. and Mrs. Haaf-Alseth
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Sending our Deepest sympathie to the hole family. Lots of hugs 🤗 and prayers. We love you all very much...
Lisa Mortensen
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Prayers to the family during this difficult time. I pray for strength to get you all through this difficult time Blaire, a little piece of Chris is always available for hugs. God bless you all and god bless Chris.
Paula Roddy
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy