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Ronald Ollie Steppe
was born on February 18, 1947 to the union of the late Squair and Mary
Terrell Steppe in Vallejo, California. Ronald departed on October 26, 2016 at Methodist University at the age of 69. Ronald graduated in the class of 1964 from Hamilton High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He furthered his education at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee where he majored in Music Education. He also became a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity, an organization of male musicians. He was a member of the Aristocrat Band and played the clarinet. Ronald accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with Magnolia First Baptist Church and served as a devoted member. He attended Sunday School and Bible Study and was a member of the Male Chorus and The Mass Choir. He had a deep passion for music; he played for the Sunday School Department and Vacation Bible School when needed. Ronald loved going to church, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends. As an accomplished musician his passion for music lead him to become affiliated with a number of surrounding churches in the city of Memphis such as, Greater Gethsemane Baptist Church, St. James Baptist Church, St. John Baptist Church (on Barron), and the Unity Center of Memphis Church to name a few. Ronald worked at his father’s family owned business, called Steppe and Sons Shoe Shop. Ronald was a skilled shoe repairman along with his brother Michael. His latest job was at C&J Trophy and Engraving, (a company owned by his sister Venita Steppe Smith) where he was an Assembly Technician. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Squair and Mary Steppe, sisters Linda S. Gilbert, and Venita S. Smith, brother in laws, Ben Gilbert and Harvey Wilson. He leaves to cherish his memories his brother Michael Steppe, Marilyn S. Wilson, both of Memphis, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
We Are Our Heavenly Father’s Children and we all know that He loves us one and all Yet there are times when we find we answer another’s voice and call If we are willing, He will teach us His voice only to obey No matter where and He knows, yes, He knows, just how much we can bear.
The New National Baptist Hymnal #250
The Celebration Service Thursday, November 3, 2016 12:00 Noon
Magnolia First Baptist Church 1518 Cooper St. Memphis, Tennessee 38114
Reverend Aaron K. Letcher Pastor ~ Officiating
Processional Scriptures: Old Testament...................Justin Terry, Minister
Magnolia First Baptist Church
New Testament...............Drexel Milton, Minister Magnolia First Baptist Church
Prayer.................................................Reverend Micheal Moore
Magnolia First Baptist Church
Solo..........................................................................Larry Vann
Expressions: (3 minutes, please)
Church Member................................Deacon Nathaniel Moody
Magnolia First Baptist Church
Barksdale Neighbor...........................................Claude Gilbert Family (First Cousins)..................................Maurice T. Porter Carolyn Barrentine Goldie Terrell Jr. Resolutions/Acknowledgements.........Delores Partee, Secretary Magnolia First Baptist Church
Words of Comfort..............................Deacon Henry Bridgeforth Magnolia First Baptist Church
Solo........................................................................Patty Powell
Hymn #250 “We Are Our Heavenly Father’s Children” Nashville, TN
Eulogy.........................................Rev. Aaron K. Letcher, Pastor Recessional
Magnolia First Baptist Church
(Remains will not be viewed after Eulogy)
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herished Memories
~Acknowledgements ~
Mr. Ronald Ollie Steppe
The Family of gratefully acknowledges every act of kindness. Your thoughtfulness and expressions of love shall forever remain in our hearts. We are eternally grateful for your prayers, flowers, phone calls, cards, and every deed that has been a source of strength and comfort. May God bless each of you.
~ Honorary Pallbearers ~ The Magnolia First Baptist Church Male Chorus & “The Men of Barksdale Street”
~Active Pallbearers ~
Michael Steppe DuWayne Smith Goldie Terrell Jr. Maurice T. Porter
~Interment ~
~Repast ~
Committal Rites Historic Elmwood Cemetery 824 So. Dudely St. Memphis, Tennessee 38106
Immediately Following Interment Magnolia First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall 1518 Cooper St. Memphis, Tennessee 38114
Master, the tempest is raging! The billows are tossing high! The sky is o’ershadowed with blackness, No shelter or help is nigh: “Carest Thou not that we perish?” How canst Thou lie asleep, When each moment so madly is threat’ning A grave in the angry deep? The winds and the waves shall obey Thy will.
Peace, be still! Peace, be still! Peace, be still! Peace, be still! Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea, Or demons, or men, or whatever it be, No water can swallow the ship where lies the Master of ocean and earth and skies; They all shall sweetly obey Thy will! Peace! Peace! be still!
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