James "Donnie" Donald Steele age 75 of Max Meadows VA passed away Friday morning April 18, 2025. He was born September 12, 1949  in Buchanan County VA, the son of the late Kermit & Ruth Horne Steele, he was preceded in death by his brother Roger Steele.

Donnie was a proud US Army Veteran who served his Country during the Vietnam War, where he was wounded & was awarded the Purple Heart Medal.

Donnie is survived by

A brother

Bobby Steele & Patricia Miller of Claypool Hill VA

A special daughter

Melissa Dean & Jeff Ratcliff of Max Meadows VA

His granddaughter

Tara & Eric Sweat of Chilhowie VA

His great grandson

Bryce Sweat

Special friends

Mark Umberger-- Rebecca Umberger—Wyatt Umberger

Clara Umberger—Jason & Judy Short – Art & Cheryl Davis

Doug King – Rick Cantrell – Billy Keen

Many extended family & close friends also survive.

A funeral service will be held 7:00 PM Tuesday April 22, 2025 at the Barnett Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Blevins officiating, the family will receive friends Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until service time. A graveside service with military rites will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday April 23, 2025 at the Jones Cemetery in Gunton Park VA. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.highlandfuneralservice.com. The Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville VA is serving the Steele family.