FRANKFORD - Ernest J. Steele, Jr, of Frankford, Del., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Del. Ernest was born in Millville, Del., son of the late, Ernest and Catherine (Custis) Steele. He was a retired Landscaper. He was a long time member of the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge. Ernest is survived by his brother, George Steele; three sisters, Pat Chamberlin, Mary Steele and Jeanette Goslee; his nieces, Michelle Kassab, Mary Katherine Goslee, Florence Goslee and Andrea Chamberlin; nephews, Harold Goslee and Harry R. Banks; and good friend, Daniel Voss. A funeral service will be held Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher Street, Frankford, DE 19945, where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Millville Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.