Terence graduated from West Side High School in 1974. Terence served in the United States Air Force from 1974 to 1980. He worked primary in security. He loved to travel, and loved his comic books. Terry had a big heart and a big laugh. Terence joined Community Baptist Church after his move to Fort Wayne, In. to be near his grandchildren.

 

Terence was preceded in death by his parents Lelela and William Steele and special companion Debra Curry.

 

Terence Steele departed his life on October 6, 2016 in Fort Wayne, In. He leaves to cherish his fond memories two children: Terence V. Steele Jr. of Atlanta, Ga. and Lelela Lewis of Fort Wayne, In. Two grandchildren: Kellen Lewis Jr and Leia Lewis both of Fort Wayne, In. He is survived by wife Diane Steele and stepson Kenneth Upshaw of Mesa, Az. Siblings: Shirley Steele of Nashville, Tn., Derrick Steele of Mesa, Az, Donna Collins of Mesa, Az., Carla (Marvin) Dillard of Nashville, Tn., Damon Washington of Nashville, Tn., Christopher Steele of Munster, In., Victor Kilpatrick of Wiscousin, and Loreal Kilpatrick of Indiana. Aunts Sue Steele of Gary, In., and Shirley Reid of Muncie, In. Special friend Sharon Reischl and Victor Thompson. A niece to his own heart Melvetta Bentley along with many other favorite niece's, nephews, cousin's, family and friends... he loved them all.