"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven"

Ecclesiastes 3:1

A Time to Be Born…

Wilbert Steele, son of the late Richard and Margaret Steele, was born April 1, 1938, in Salisbury, North Carolina.

A Time to Die…

Wilbert was called home to rest March 9, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Margaret Steele, step-mother, Alma Neely Steele, of Salisbury, NC. Also, one sister, Vivian Steele, and three brothers, Gilbert Steele (Wilbert's twin brother), Walter Steele and Richard Steele.

A Time to Plant…

Wilbert was a graduate of Price High School, Salisbury, NC. After graduation, he left North Carolina, moving further up north to Northern Virginia. For the last 27 years he was a dedicated employee with Kay Management. He was a member of Cedar Grove Methodist Church in Bobby, NC. He loved golf, and traveled to compete in tournaments, which included playing for the Bronx Lupus Foundation, in NY, and won numerous trophies. Mr. Steele was known by his golf buddies as "Preacher".

A Time to Heal …and…A Time to Build…

Wilbert believed that he had to love today because no one could promise him tomorrow. He was forced to live his life boldly, thankfully, lovingly, and joyfully. Therefore, death was tender and his life was triumphant.

He leaves a trail for us to follow – as we head toward the celestial city – his life was a captivating, powerful, and dramatic testimony to God's grace. May his raw courage be instilled in us. May we learn to measure our lives, like his , in devotion.

A Time to Weep …and…A Time to Mourn…

Memories! Precious memories! Left with loving memories and grateful hearts for having known him are: his wife, Doris Steele, of Falls Church, VA; one brother, Kenneth Steele, of Bronx, NY; one step-daughter, Dorothy Chavis, of Culpeper, VA; four god-children whom he raised, Earlene Price, of Brooklyn, NY, Nicole, Alvina, and Arvine Briggs of the home; one dear god-sister, Fannie McNeill, of Arlington, VA; two god-brothers, Roger Bowman of Fairfax, VA; Jimmy Ross, of Arlington, VA; a mother-in-law, Frances Briggs, of Washington, DC; four sisters-in-law, Estelle Mercer, of Washington, DC, Mary Hackley, Diana Alasso, of Statesville, NC, and Shirley Steele, of Bronx, NY; one brother-in-law, Judson Briggs, of Fairfax, VA; two grandchildren, Roxie and Marlo Chavis, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.