Jon D. Steele

JON D. STEELE

Jon Daryl Steele, 71, of Farmington, died Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Washington Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 22, 1937 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Glenn & Opal Steele.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, George Steele; one sister, Darlene Holcomb and one grandchild, Tara Edwards.

He retired from Elkhart Products in 1989. He was a former deacon of Farmington First Baptist Church and a former mayor of Farmington.

He is survived by: His wife of 50 years: Janie Buchanan Steele of the home One son: Jon Gary Steele of Los Angeles, CA Two daughters & sons-in-law: Beverly & Doug Edwards of Farmington Deidre & Kenneth Ness of Farmington Four grandchildren: Stephanie Edwards Brown Christy Edwards Adam Ness Monica Ness One great-grandchild: Arabella Beard Two brothers: Bob Steele & Troy Steele One sister: Carolyn Brewer

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, April 29 at Farmington First Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Barry Smith Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery, under the direction of Moores Chapel. Visitation will be 5:00 7:00 pm Tuesday at Moores Chapel Memorials may be made to: Farmington First Baptist Church Wings Program 589 Rheas Mill Rd. Farmington, Washington County, Arkansas 72730