LANCASTER, SC ::::::::::Mr. Walter Rickey Steele, age 62, of 5032 Camp Creek Road, died Monday, January 19, 2009 at Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born August 13, 1946 in Lancaster County, the son of the late Clyburn Steele and Pearlie Steele and was the husband of Wendy Threatt Steele. Mr. Steele was a mechanic and of the Baptist faith.Mr. Steele is survived by his wife, Wendy Threatt Steele, a daughter, Leslie Steele White of Florida, a brother, Clyburn Scott Steele of Georgia, and 2 grandchildren. The Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mr. Steele will be 2:00 pm Thursday afternoon, January 22, 2009 at Hartley Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Brad Threatt. The Family of Mr. Steele suggested memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 310-B Bennett Center Drive, Greer, SC 29650.