Kenneth Ray Steele, Jr.

Kenneth Ray Steele, Jr., age 54 of Puryear, Tennessee, passed away on March 11, 2026, at his residence. Born on September 23, 1971, in Toledo, Ohio, Kenny was the son of the late Kenneth R. Steele and the late Stella Lynn Steele. He worked for several years as a mechanic and found great joy in riding with his motorcycle club, the Iron Dogs, as well as hunting and spending time with those he loved.

Kenny married April Holland Steele on December 20, 2003, and she survives him in Puryear. He is also survived by his three children, Amber (Jack) Parks of Big Rock, Tennessee, Cory (Shannon) Steele of Paris, Tennessee, and Kaitlin (James) Knight of Paris; a bonus son, Payton Thompson of Big Sandy, Tennessee; and a granddaughter, Brylee Walley.

He will be remembered for his easygoing spirit, his loyalty to his motorcycle brothers, and the quiet devotion he showed to his family.