Clint Rufus Keys

Clint Rufus Keys

Clint Keys Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2010.
Clint Rufus KeysMIDLAND, Texas – Clint Rufus Keys, 77 of Midland, Texas, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.He was born on Jan. 7, 1933, in Cherokee County to the late John Dudley and Minnie Alice Keys. On Jan. 11, 1977, he married the love of his life, Hattie Smart; they were married for 53 years. Clint enjoyed music, hunting, fishing, and playing with his grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister Mary Richie; eight brothers: James, Levi, Lawrence, Walter, Roxie, Kale, Guy Dudley, and Ellis; and one grandson, Jeremy Washburn.He leaves behind his loving wife, Hattie Keys of Midland; one daughter Ann Bevis of Midland; three sons, Clint Keys of Tahlequah, Dale Keys and Shane Keys both of Midland, Texas; one sister, Nina Welch of Bakersfield, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.A funeral service is set for Sat, Feb. 6, 2010 at 1 p.m. at First Assembly of God with pastors Mike Hanks and Andy Hill officiating. Interment will follow to Serenity Memorial Gardens.Funeral services are under the direction of Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home. Family messages and condolences may be e-mailed to: [email protected].

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February 19, 2010

Carol Ritchey posted to the memorial.

February 18, 2010

Terri Kay Whisenhunt posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2010

Guy Keys posted to the memorial.

Carol Ritchey

February 19, 2010

Dear Aunt Hatti and family, may you find peace and comfort in your hearts knowing Uncle Clint and the rest of the Keys boys are in Heaven and now there is a new kind of music being played, one we will all recognize and draw to and once again the wing-ding will be on.

Terri Kay Whisenhunt

February 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Guy Keys

February 17, 2010

God bless you aunt Hattie. We all lost someone very special. We'll be praying for you, Ann, Shane, Skipper and all the family.

Donna Welch

February 17, 2010

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Clint Keys

February 17, 2010

Will miss Uncle Clint calling to talk about home... and his beautiful music, on the fiddle, banjo, and guitar.He is sadly missed by all the family. Jenny

Cody Keys

February 12, 2010

Hattie,Ann,Dale and Shane,we will all miss all the wonderful times of all the family together for the Reunions and Uncle Clint's awesome musical talents. Forever in our hearts!

Kathy Lee

February 12, 2010

I just wanted to let you all know you are in my heart and I am praying for you all. Kathy Lee

Laura Sequichie-Henson

February 8, 2010

Dear Aunt Hattie,Ann,Skipper,Shane, there arent enough words to say how much we loved Uncle Clint. Momma wanted to come but was not able to ride that far. Please know you all are in our prayers, now and forever. Much love Lorie Anne.

February 8, 2010

WE WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO PUT ON LINE FOR US AND EVERYONE SHO WAS ABLE TO BE HERE FOR DAD, WHO NEVER FOUND A STRANGER, HE LOVED EVERYONE GOD BLESS YOU ALL ANN

February 8, 2010

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PUT ON THIS AND EVERYONE WHO WAS ABLE TO BE THERE FOR DAD AND MY FAMILY, WE WILL MISS DAD SO MUCH ANN

Gary & Cindi Goodman

February 8, 2010

Hattie and family, We were so sorry to here about Clint's passing. I have lots of good memory's of the Keys family over at Dad's house having music in the backyard, Dad loved to hear Clint and Shane play. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

Brenda Steele

February 7, 2010

Aunt Hattie, I will always remember Uncle Clint playing his banjo, and fiddle, I love him so much, Ronny and I will be praying for all of you for the Lord to comfort you in all your days. Sorry we couldn't be there, but, I was there with you in spirit. Love you all.

Ginny Laurens

February 6, 2010

Hattie,Shane, Shanie, and family...All my love, and deepest sympathy. Clint was our "Other Brother".We will miss him so very much...I am so thankful that I had the privilege of knowiing him and your family all these years, and that I have his music to listen to...I know he is in Heaven with Our Savior, and we will see him again...I love ya'll very much, I will call you in a few days.
Virginia (Ginny) Laurens

Barbara & Dennis Bourke

February 6, 2010

Hattie,Clint,Ann,Dale,and Shane,all of you are in my heart,I am so so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to comfort all of you.God bless all of you.

Barbara Bourke

February 6, 2010

I can not express the words to Hattie and shane, Ann and Clint.My heart goes out to you and I pray god gives you comfort and peace.Clint was a fine gentleman and a dear friend.I enjoyed the time we had together playing music.We love you Hattie. Shane, Dale, Ann,Dennis.God be with you all

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