Henry N. Steedley, 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice). He was born in Fargo, Georgia to the late Isaiah and Maggie (Graddy) Steedley. He was a loving husband, father, grand & great grandfather who was an avid race fan and owner of several winning race teams, was well known for his fishing ability and his poker playing. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and will be deeply missed by his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Brent Howard.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Jeanette Steedley; his son, Brad (Tracy) Roberts; daughter, Sheri (Ronnie) McKinley; sister, Inez (Rodney) Richards; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and was "grand daddy" to Shelley, Chris, and Brian.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, February 9, 2013,
in the chapel of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Dr. Ralph Rodriguez officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations in Henry's honor be sent to the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice) at 6037 West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City, Florida 32055. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida 32025, (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of love and comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com