Ernest E. Steeley, 78, of Carlisle, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009.

He is survived by four children, Danny (Patricia) Steeley, Diane (Tim) Sparks, Pauline (John) Back and Rita (Rick) Figgins; two sisters, Dorothy Young and Darlene Miller; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Dec. 29 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia.

Interment at Graceland Memorial Gardens.