He worked at Peabody Coal Company as a foreman.
Survivors include: His son Troy Steele of Brazil; a grandson; a sister Susan Haley of Newburgh; and an aunt Murphy Watson of Hixson, Tenn.
Graveside service will be Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, Ky.
Arrangements are by Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261, Newburgh.