ALVIN CORDELL STEELE, age 75, entered his Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Alvin was the oldest son, who was born on December 14, 1946, to the late William (Pete) Steele and Katherine Miller Steele. Mr. Steele last attended Lexie Crossroads Baptist Church, where he was a member. He was employed as a Carpenter for approximately 40 years, and worked at Franklin County Solid Waste for 15 years. Mr. Steele was a Founder of the Keith Springs Fire Department, served on the Keith Springs Cemetery Committee, and also was the President of the Community Center for 12 years. Mr. Steele was an animal lover, and was known as "Chicken Man." Mr. Steele was also a Buck Dancer, and won many awards. He enjoyed gardening, taking care of pets, listening to Bluegrass music, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Steele was preceded in death by his Siblings; Ambrose Moody Steele, Donna Sanders, Lila McGee, Duane Steele, and Brother-in-Law; Ralph McGee. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Brenda Steele. He leaves behind 3 Children; Eddie and wife Karen Steele of Belvidere, Christy Stephens of Belvidere, Angie and husband Larry Clark of Winchester, Grandchildren; Ryan and wife Shelby Steele of Belvidere, Dean Clark of Winchester, Magen and husband Stephen Walker of Belvidere, Devan Clark of Winchester, Dylan and wife Cortney Stephens of Belvidere, Mikayla and husband Nick Hunter of Belvidere, and Mathew and wife Noel Stephens of Belvidere, 4 Great-Grandchildren; Alexandria, Hallie, Raycheal, and Colton, along with 2 more on the way. He also leaves behind his Brother; Rayburn and wife Joyce Steele of Belvidere, Sisters; Josephine and husband Elvis Evans of Scottsboro, Ala., and Regina and husband Ricky Taylor of Pelham, with Brother-in-Law; Steve Sanders of Belvidere, and Sister-in-Law Brenda Steele Collins of Cowan.

Visitation for Mr. Steele will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday evening, August 26, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Services for Mr. Steele will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 27, 2022, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services, with Bro. Rayburn Steele and Pastor Ron Taylor officiating.

Interment will follow in Keith Springs Cemetery, in Belvidere.