LARRY WILLIAM STEELEY

Larry William Steeley, 85, of Ash Grove passed away on Dec. 10, 2024. He was born near Everton on Jan. 5, 1939; the son of Howard and Elizabeth (Hankins) Steeley.
He grew up in and graduated from Everton High School in 1956.
At 17, he joined the US Air Force. He was in school for the first year in service, then sent to Hawaii for three years as a cryptographer. Upon returning home, he went to work at the Bank of Ash Grove. He worked his way up from teller to head of operations under Attorney John Hulston. He worked and was affiliated with the bank for 54 years. An oddity, on April 4, 2004 he had been at the bank for 44 yrs. Which made it 4-4-4-44.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ellie; four sons: Keith (Caren) Patton, David  (Joan) Steeley, Mark Steeley and Bryan (Nikie) Patton; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his siblings: Ann (Jerry) Glenn, Dwight (Jeanie) Steeley and John (Peggy) Rummel; and his sister-in-law, Marie (Wayne) Roderick.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Sanford; his grandparents, Hade and Clara Steeley; and two stepmothers, Martha Steeley and Anna Steeley.
He made the world a brighter place for many. He was an inspiration to all through his many physical trials. He would want to thank the church members for all of their support to him.
The family will be hosting a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, at Ash Grove Christian Church.
Arrangements under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home in Ash Grove.