James Adam Steele, 58, passed away July 14, 2023. He was a resident of Elizabethton, TN. James was born February 9, 1965 in Williamson, WV. Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert (Bob) Steele Sr. and Betty (Lee) Steele as well as his brother, Robert Steele, Jr.

James is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathy Stanley Steele and their children, Abigail and Trenton.He is also survived by his sister, Suzanne (Eddie) Mahon; four brothers-in-law, Ronald (Gaye) Stanley, Jimmy (Luz Elena) Stanley, Michael (Anna) Stanley, Rick (Misty) Stanley; and three sisters-in-law, Barbara Born, Brenda (Benny) Long, Linda (Michael) Trout; and Kenny Atkins, a lifelong friend, who was considered a brother by James.  James's nieces were Martha (Larry) Davis, Sara Steele, Lillian (Aaron) Bright, Hanna (John) Bevins, Zeriya Mahon; Amanda, Donna, Heather, Shaina and Bethany, and his nephews were Blake (Sabrina) Cook, Myles Mahon, Zane Mahon, Steven, Randal, Tim, Mike, Bobby, Joseph, Christopher and Jeffrey; as well as eight great-nieces and ten great-nephews. James was of the Christian faith. When he was not working, James favorite past time was football. He was a life-time Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Family will receive friends at River of Life Church in Piney Flats, TN on Friday, July 21 from 5 to 7PM. Memorial Service will follow at 7p.m. at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at out website: www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Steele Family.