Eddie" Joe" Steelman 57 of Bovina died June 22, 2014 in Bovina. Funeral Services have been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday June 26, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Bovina with Rev. Brian Mullins and Rev. Justin Lemons of Ft. Worth, officiating. Burial following in the Bovina Cemetery by Blackwell -Mullins Funeral Home of Friona. Mr. Steelman was born on December 27, 1956 in Canyon, Texas to Edward Gayle and Phyllis Tucker Steelman. He married Esther Mejia June 7, 1975 in Bovina. He attended Bovina schools for 12 years and graduated Valedictorian of the class of 1975. He attended Texas A&M University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1978. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Joe and Esther returned to Bovina to farm and raise their family. While farming in Parmer county, Joe served his community in many other capacities. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bovina, where he faithfully served as Finance Treasurer, Sunday School teacher, and Usher. He was also a board member of the Bovina I.S.D. He enjoyed woodworking, playing forty-two, but most of all loved time spent with his grandchildren and family. He is preceded in death by his father, E.G. Steelman; a brother, David Allen Steelman, and brother-in-law, Isaiah Mejia. Survivors include: his wife of thirty-nine years, Esther Steelman, their three sons, Luke Steelman and wife Kayla, Levi Steelman and wife Libby, Jake Steelman and wife Trisha, his mother, Phyllis Steelman all of Bovina,. His seven grandchildren are Corbin, Bailey, Aryah, Marshall, Reese, Annison and Wylie. Survivors also include numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to First Baptist Church Bovina or your favorite charity.