Paul Wayne Steele
October 24, 1961
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May 7, 2019
Paul Wayne Steele, 57, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his residence. He was born on October 24, 1961 in Scottsburg, Indiana and graduated from Scottsburg High School in 1980. After playing high school basketball at Scottsburg, he was offered a basketball scholarship at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. Paul played all 4 years in college and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He was a former High School English and Computer teacher at Rising Sun, Indiana, a former grade school teacher at Charlestown Elementary School and a former employee of Crop Production Services in Scottsburg, Indiana, Paul was a member of the Lexington Presbyterian Church and the Moose Family Center # 2324 in Scottsburg, Indiana. In 2018, Paul was inducted into Southwestern College’s Hall of Fame and the school retired his jersey and player number. Survivors include a daughter, Alex Owens of Rising Sun, Indiana; his mother, Martha L. Righthouse of Nabb, Indiana; his father, Condit B. Steele of Jeffersonville, Indiana; a brother, Shannon B.. Steele and his wife Patricia of Marysville, Indiana; his uncle, John R. Abbott and his wife Claudette of Lexington, Indiana; his aunt, Virginia Abbott of Charlestown, Indiana; a niece, Olivia Rose Dezarn; numerous cousins, family and friends.
From: Brad Long
Rest In Peace my roommate, my teammate, my friend-love you, brother....
From: Steve & Jeannie Noe Carlisle
We are so sorry Martha and Connie for your loss. May God be with each of you and your families during this time.
From: Mark Smith
Prayers sent. Paul was a great teammate and friend at SC. So glad I got to see him back in October. RIP Brother.
From: Mitchell Gibson
Martha and Connie so sorry the loss of your son . Shannon, so sorry for the loss of your brother. Paul was a very good friend when we were younger and I will remember good times we had growing up.
From: Marvin & Beverly Maxwell
Love and prayers for you Martha and all of Paul’s family. I remember him as a handsome young man.
From: Leisha Morrison
Paul thank you for our friendship; I love that big heart, and will always miss you.
From: Shawna Paulin
Paul was a dear friend for so many years. Words can't express my sadness at his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with all of his family at this sad time. Paul, I will miss talking with you and hearing your voice. I will always hold a special place in my heart for you. I will love and miss you always. Rest in Peace dear friend.
From: Lynn & Carrie West
Paul was a friend and good neighbor. He will be missed greatly.
From: Dr. Mike Sandifar
I began working with Paul when he was in the fifth grade at New Washington. I knew then he was going to be a very gifted basketball player, but soon found him to be a very special person. He is the best basketball player I ever coached. He was the toughest competitor I have ever seen. His jump shot was the most perfect ever photographed. He graduated from Southwestern in 1985, and from then until last week, we talked almost weekly. He was obsessed with never letting me down. He was a blessing to me. I will truly miss him. Rest in peace. Coach
From: Kathy Sherrell Short
Thank you for being my friend. Love and hugs to your family.
From: Charles Hill, Sr.
Just found out about the passing of Paul. The Hill's send our condolences to the entire Steele family. He and Coach Sandifar made SC basketball an event to watch at home and on the road and Paul never disappointed. May you rest in peace Paul.
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