Benjamin Franklin Steele Jr. Obituary in Atlanta at Smith, Dennis-Smith Funeral Home

Obituary For Benjamin Franklin Steele Jr.

Mr. Benjamin Franklin Steele Jr. of Atlanta passed May 18, 2022. Memorial Service for Mr. Steel will be held May 21, 2022 at 12:pm in our Chapel. All participants are required to wear a mask while our facility allows for social distancing. Benjamin Franklin Steele, Jr., (also called "Benny"), age 66, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed on May 18, 2022. Benny was born on October 27, 1955 as the only child to Benjamin & Otelia Y. Steele in Rockingham (Richmond County), North Carolina. A member of Providence Baptist Church, Rockingham, N.C., he was baptized at an early age. In 1977 Benny graduated from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC with a Social Science Masters Degree in 1979. Subsequently he taught in the public school system in North Carolina until he moved to Bamberg County, South Carolina and later to Atlanta, Georgia in the early '90s . He was employed for years in the travel & hospitality industry maintaining strong work ethics until the weekend before his demise. Benny loved God, his family, and good conversation. We remember him always in good spirits with wisdom to spare. He has now gone home and found peace in hope that he will "see his family and friends on the other side". He is survived by loving friends and family.

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Benny you will be truly missed rest in peace my loving cousin. Jimmie Thomas

You were strong! You never once complained. That's something that I truly admired about you. You were always determined to get the job done. You gave advice that I'll always carry with me. I enjoyed getting to know you & working with you! Such a beautiful soul. You will truly be missed. Rest well! Much Love! From Kanika, your motel 6 family!

Our deepest sympathy.
Annie Ruth Odom and family

A very good friend. Sorry I am unable to attend the service. The family has my condolences.
Monnie Sease

Our prayers for the family and friends of Benny,for 5 years he attended Williams Chapel Baptist Church and was a very good servant for God, we will never forget him working as kitchen aid in preparing breakfast for Sunday School 🏫 he will never be forgotten.Williams Chapel Baptist Church

The many late night talks to try and show a young man his way. Thanks for all your help cuz you will be missed. Love Jacques McMillan and family.

May your soul Rest In Peace Mr.Ben!!! 🙏🏾 I really enjoyed my time working with you, such a good person with a great spirit I'll always remember you as I enjoyed our time we spent working together you will truly be missed!!! Peace & Blessings from your Motel 6 family...

In memory of Benny from a loving cousin.May God welcome you with open arms.Rene'& Jackie

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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