Eric Steele

Eric Steele

60, of Camden, passed away.

He was born May 19, 1966, in Hamilton, to the late Billy Joe Sr. and Norma Jean (Cole) Steele.

In addition to his parents, Eric was preceded in death by siblings, Billy Steele Jr., Cathy Strong, and Cindy Dillon.

He is survived by his siblings, JoAnna (Eugene) Cupp and Richie Steele; brother-in-law, Jimmy Strong; a niece whom he shared a special bond with, Tina Blanton; and many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Eric was the kind of man who felt most at peace with a fishing pole in his hand and the water in front of him. Whether it was out on the Ohio River or spending the day at Hueston Woods, that’s where you could find him, taking in the quiet, enjoying the moment, and doing what he loved most.

He had a well-known love for coffee with a cigar cigarette in the other hand and a good eye for “treasures.” Some might have called it junk, but to Eric, every piece had a story. He could spend hours tinkering, collecting, or just admiring the little things he found along the way.

More than anything, Eric loved deeply and fiercely. If you were one of his people, you knew it. He shared a special bond with his siblings, one built on a lifetime of memories, laughter, and sticking with each other through it all. That connection meant the world to him.

And then there was Bozo. His dog wasn’t just a pet, he was family. Even after Bozo passed, Eric carried that love with him, often thinking back on the good times they shared. That kind of loyalty and heart was just who Eric was.

He wasn’t complicated. He didn’t need much. Give him the outdoors, a cup of coffee, and the people he loved, and he was content. Eric had a way of reminding those around him to slow down, appreciate the simple things, and hold tight to the ones you love.

He’ll be missed in all the quiet places he once filled but never forgotten by those who knew him best.

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