Lee Steelman of the Haw Creek Community was born October 18, 1928 in Zoe, Oklahoma to Leonard and Bea (Rind) Steelman and departed this life surrounded by family on October 13, 2018 in the Haw Creek Community at the age of 89.

Lee is survived by:

One son:
Mike Steelman and wife Theresa of the Haw Creek Community

One daughter:
Linda Hamner and husband Charles of the Haw Creek Community

Six grandchildren:
Kelly Graham, Rick Hamner, Steve Hamner, Teri Box, Brooke Moore, and Jessica Steelman

15 great-grandchildren

Two nephews:
Clyde, Jr. and Butch Steelman

Two nieces:
Regina Roland and Naomi Cundieff
19 nephews and nieces on the Fox side

Numerous cousins, other loved ones, and a host of friends

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Beatrice Steelman; his wife, Norma Steelman; two brothers, Chester and Clyde, Sr. Steelman; two sisters died after their birth, names are unknown; and two nephews, Keith Allen Steelman and Robert Fox.

Lee was a long-time resident of the area, a logger, and was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Lee will be deeply missed by all whom loved and knew him.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Big Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Clyde Steelman, Jr. and Reverend John Mark Little officiating. Burial will follow in Big Creek Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be: Joe Box, Rick West, Rick Hamner, Brandon Faulkenberry, Steve Hamner, and Ceb Scott.

Viewing will be from noon to 8:30 p.m., Monday and 8:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday at the funeral home.

Funeral Service
Big Creek Baptist Church
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
2:00 PM

Haw Creek Community,