Jerry Wilson Steelman

Jerry Wilson Steelman, age 68, died at his home in Stansbury Park on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. He was born on July 7, 1947, in Decatur, Alabama, to Gentry and Melba McWhorter Steelman. He married Patricia Hughes on Aug. 2, 1969, in Decatur, Alabama. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969-71. He worked for many years as a chemist at Dugway Proving Grounds. He is survived by his wife Patricia and his son Christopher (Jennifer) of Stansbury Park; his daughter Jennifer Steelman of Washington, D.C.; a grandson Hayden and a sister Patricia Laseter of Hanceville, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Angela. A memorial service will be held at Tate Mortuary on Sunday, Dec. 27 at 3 p.m., where family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Interment will be later in Decatur, Alabama.