Ray Steele, 62, of Plant City, died Oct. 19, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
Born Aug. 16, 1952, in Middletown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth McGraw Steele.
He was predeceased by brothers, Martin and Robert Steele.
Surviving are fiancee, Melody Mathis; sons, Nathan and Joshua Steele; brothers, Jon and Paul Steele; sister, Elizabeth Barker; and stepchildren, Natalie, Heather and Richard.
Mr. Steele loved music, and he loved people more. He had a music degree from Baptist Bible College and was an avid photographer. He was affectionately known as the “music doctor” at the Strawberry Patch, where he led karaoke for almost 30 years.
A memorial service was held Oct. 23, at Haught Funeral Home Chapel. There was also a celebration of his life Oct. 26, at the Strawberry Patch.
Condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
