Da’Keyshaun was born on November 4, 2001, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Pamela Kay (Gray) Steele and Jarron Steele, and passed away on January 9, 2026, in Spiro, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jimmy Dale Gray and Lenard Dugan; grandmother, Asleen Steele; great-grandparents, Evelyn and Ernest Steele; and great-grandfather, John Giampietro.
Da’Keyshaun lived life to the fullest and found joy in hunting, fishing, and making memories every day. His smile could light up an entire room, and he was always joking, laughing, and bringing joy to those around him. His “Uncle” Tammie often jokingly referred to him as one of his nieces, a testament to Da’Keyshaun’s playful spirit. He loved rolling dice and spending time with family and friends, especially enjoying the chance to scare his nieces and nephews, proudly embracing his role as their “Unk.”
He was the true definition of a momma’s boy and his dad’s loyal “Roll Dawg.” Da’Keyshaun loved playing coed softball and was known for greeting everyone with a warm hug. He took great pride in his work as a lineman at OG&E and deeply valued his coworkers, whom he considered family. Key absolutely loved football in all forms, from playing in high school to playing Madden on the PlayStation. He was a proud graduate of Spiro High School, Class of 2020, and the OSU IT Class of 2023.
He is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Kay Kay Steele; sister, Braylin Dale Gray and boyfriend Austin Southern; nieces, Hayzel Wiley and Summer Manning; nephew, Braven Gray; grandparents, Jan and Roger Heiss; girlfriend, Kamry Cate; aunts, Nunnie Steele and Keri Gray; great-grandmother, Oleta Giampietro; and numerous other aunts, cousins, relatives, friends, and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Jaxson Rogers, Bryant Sizemore, Jarad Dobbins, Kwame Sey, Bryson Myers, Austin Southern, Paxton Pitts, Cole Davis, and Nathan Bandy. Honorary pallbearers will be Rylan Cate, Kevin Wiley, Matthew Smith, Jesse Wasson, Landon Henson, Jackson Kemp, Samuel Howery, Sam Dolan, Logan Montgomery, Jedidah Kursh, and his coworkers at OG&E. Flower girls will be Madison Hill, Lynnzie Hunter, Allie LaCour, Jazlin Lopez, and Erin Geren.
You may leave an online message of condolence at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.
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