James Thomas "Pete" Steele, Jr., of Rustburg, died Monday, July 8, 2019 in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Margaret Steppe Steele.

Born in Campbell County, July 13, 1935, he was a son of the late Allie Rosser Steele and James Thomas Steele, Sr. James was a member of New Chapel Baptist Church and Mackey Masonic Lodge #69 A.F. & A.M. He worked for S.D. Steele Construction Company, Wilkins Construction Company, and Clarence White Construction Company.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, J.T. Steele, III, Mike Steele both of Concord, and Greg Steele and significant other, Janet Mitchell of Rustburg; two daughters, Wanda Steele of Cary, NC, and Cheryl Steele of Euless, TX; one brother, Bill Steele and wife, Brenda of Rustburg; one sister, Sally Booth of Concord; sisters-in-law, Elaine Steele and Hazel Williamson and husband, Earl both of Rustburg; seven grandchildren, Michael Steele, Nathan Steele, Shannon Doss, Brittany Pennington, Jerry Cook, Terry Cook and Dwayne Cook; four great-grandchildren, Makayla Steele, Kloie Rogers, Logan Doss, and Brie Doss; three stepchildren, John Smith III, of Benson, NC, Dianne Cook and husband, Tommy of Appomattox, and Doris Pennington and husband, Roy of Rustburg.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Robinson Funeral Home with Rev. Earnie Lucas officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service at Robinson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place, Glen Allen, VA, 23060.