William "Wimpy" Steiner, Sr.

William Martin “Wimpy” Steiner, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Theodore, AL, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. William was preceded in death by his son, Willam Martin “Marty” Steiner, Jr., parents, Gilbert LaRue and Ada Steiner, maternal grandparents, Henry and Lucy Hough, paternal grandparents, Frank and Miranda Steiner, his brothers, Gilbert LaRue “Bill” Steiner, Jr., and Frank Steiner, and sister-in-law, Augusta Steiner. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Carter Steiner, his children, Cindy Steiner, Jeff Steiner (Lisa), Tim Steiner (Lynn), and Mary “MJ” Steiner (Hope), grandchildren, Jennifer Davison (Josh), Bubba Steiner (Kat), Christi Marzullo (Tony), Clint Steiner (Ashley) Scott Steiner, Marty Steiner, and Gavin Steiner. Also surviving Wimpy is his sister, Mary Lou Steiner Landry (Larry) and sister-in-law, Juanita Steiner. Wimpy is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Wimpy was born on July 6, 1938, in Theodore, AL to Gilbert LaRue and Ada Steiner. He graduated from Theodore High School in 1955. He then attended college at the University of Alabama. On June 3, 1958, Wimpy married the love of his life, Phyllis Carter and their marriage continued for 65 happy years. After a long career as a Carman with L&N and CSX Railroads, Wimpy retired at 55. He and Phyllis enjoyed traveling all over the United States and Canada, spending time with family and friends along the way. They also enjoyed summers in Roan Mountain, TN, which became their summer home for many years. Wimpy loved God. He loved attending church and was a member of Bellingrath Road Church of Christ. He loved his family, gardening, and Alabama football. It gave him great joy to share the bounty from his fruit trees and many, many gardens with family, friends, and those in need. No one ever left the Steiner house hungry! Wimpy loved taking his furry grandbabies out for walks and he could be found watching TV with one of them in his lap and another nearby. The Steiner family would like to thank SouthernCare Hospice, especially Nurse Latisha Bosarge, and the whole care team, for providing such compassionate care during Wimpy’s illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to: Bellingrath Road Church of Christ, 7940 Bellingrath RD, Theodore, AL 36582. A special visitation for the family will begin at 9:30 AM on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Serenity Funeral Home. Visitation for friends will be from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. A graveside service will follow with Minister Larry Burch officiating. Immediately following the service, friends and family are invited to attend a gathering and meal in the fellowship hall at Bellingrath Road Church of Christ.

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William "Wimpy" Steiner, Sr.

July 6, 1938 - September 12, 2023