Steelie Ray Barbee, 52, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 7:33 P.M. Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Linton, IN. He was born July 23, 1968 in Sullivan, IN to Herman Barbee and Betty Pearl (Criss) Barbee.

Steelie married Terry K. (Lawrence) Barbee on April 24, 1999, she passed away on August 17, 2016.

Survivors include his aunts & uncles, Mary Burris of Jasonville, IN, Tom Barbee of Hymera, IN, Joe Barbee of Hymera, IN, John Barbee of Hymera, IN, Bertha Julian (Mike) of Terre Haute, IN; great-aunt, Norma Bemis of Coalmont, IN; maternal 1st cousins, Elissa “Christi” Dulle (Jim) of Camdenton, MO, Olevia “Libby” West and Karen Salaway of Diamondhead, MS, Jimmy West Jr. (Connie) of Strang, OK; several extended family and friends, especially his classmates from the Class of 87.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, infant twin sons, sister, Donna Kay Halfacre.

Steelie graduated Shakamak High School Class of 1987. He worked as an underwater welder in Missouri. He attended and was a member of Friendly Grove Baptist Church.

Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 South Meridian Street; Jasonville, Indiana. In keeping with Steelie’s wishes, cremation will be scheduled and a Celebration of Life scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Steelie to Cox Funeral Home, P.O. Box 118, Jasonville, IN 47438, to help with expenses.