With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jason Lee Steele, Jr. age 26, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV.  He was born March 7, 1999 in Chillicothe, Ohio.  Jason was a resident of Wheelersburg and attended school at Shelby County High School in Columbiana, Alabama.  He was employed with Bethesda Services of Ironton where his work ethic and kindness were highly valued.  Jason was known for being outgoing, loved to travel, loved his job, and being the best brother and uncle you could ask for.  He is survived by his mother, Mary E. Jones Steele (Caleb Payne); children, Brently Steele, and soon to be here, Mary Ella Steele; his older sisters, Sadie Sides (Austin) and Whitney Steele; grandmother, Phyllis Steele; great-grandmother, Rita Campbell; uncles, Tim Jones (Audrey), James Holstein (Misty), Brian Steele (Amy); niece, Sylvia Sides; nephews, Micah and Jeremiah Sides; special cousin, Adrian Holstein, along with many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Jason was preceded in death by his father, Jason Lee Steele, Sr.; paternal grandfather, Roger Steele; maternal grandmother, Rita Ann Holstein; maternal great-grandfather, Ronald Campbell; special maternal aunt, Ronda Miller; and his friend, John Ryan Sisbarro.  Calling hours will be Monday, November 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston.  A Celebration of Life service will follow the calling hours at 6 p.m. with Pastor Tim Jones officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.  In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be given to the funeral home to help with expenses.  Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.