death of DL Flt Ops agent Dick Steele, age 85
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~ IN MEMORY ~
ATL DL Flt Ops agent Richard "Dick" David Steele
July 21, 1940 ~ June 18, 2026
R.I.P. RICHARD STEELE ( DICK)
DELTA ATL Flight Control
One of the really great guys.
Suffered a stroke a few years ago.
Many rounds of golf in PTC.
JoAn Adamson Steele you are in our prayers.
PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2026/06/dl-flt-ops-agent-dick-steele.html
https://www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Richard-Dick-David-Steele?obId=48821292
Obituary
Richard David Steele (Dick) age 85, of Griffin, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Dick was born in Watertown, New York on July 21, 1940. His parents David James Steele and Olive Myrtle Horton Steele, and siblings, Raymond Steele, Howard Steele, and Patty Steele Harrison all preceded him in death. Dick lost his parents at a young age and was raised by his Aunt Myrth and Uncle Pete Pietro.
Dick was a veteran of the United States Air Force before he joined Delta Airlines. He loved his job at Delta in Flight Control and retired after 34 years. After retirement, Dick worked in the real estate community as a loan officer in a local mortgage company.
Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 41 years, JoAn Adamson Steele; sons: Richard David Steele II (Candace), Bryan Scott (Jamie), and Randy Scott. Grandchildren: Tripp Steele, King Steele Sailor Steele, Randall Scott, Sarah Scott Fleming, Mason Scott and Emily Scott, Sisters Mary Steele Newbanks (Mike) and Patti Snyder (Warren). Sisters-in-law Sandra Howard and Brenda Allen (James) Brother-in-law, James Allen and Joe Adamson. He is known as Uncle Dickie by many nieces and nephews as well as many great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Dick was a pilot and joint owner with friends of a private plane for many years. He was an avid golfer, loved airplanes, flying and traveling. He loved people and his outgoing, generous, fun-loving nature shined daily with anyone that crossed his path. His love of life was contagious! He never met a stranger, was tender hearted, loved animals (neighbors dogs knew where the treats were at the Steele house)!
The family finds comfort in knowing we will be together again. He was a member of Harps Crossing Baptist church and was baptized on March 13, 2005. His memorial service will be Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Conner Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road., Griffin, Georgia 30223. Family will welcome friends at 1:00-2:00, and the memorial service will be at 2:00 in the funeral home chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Harps Crossing Baptist Church, 1183 Highway 92, Fayetteville, GA 30215 or Akins Ministry, P.O. Box 142639, Fayetteville, GA 30214.