Charles D. Keller

KELLER, Charles D. "Buddy," 78, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 14, 2009. A devoted husband and loving father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris J. Keller; three daughters, Brenda K. Maser and her husband, George, Carolyn K. Sells and her husband, Rich, and Wendy K. Longest and her husband, Doug; seven grandchildren, Chris and Bridget Spicer, Jessica and David Lowe and Holly, Emmy and Macy Longest; a brother, Gerald M. Keller; a sister-in-law, Annie J. Bryant; and a brother-in-law, Joel L. Jones. Buddy served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was President of Keller Brothers Home Improvement Co. until his retirement. Buddy was a longtime member and deacon of Chamberlayne Baptist Church. He was a former President of the North Richmond Kiwanis Club. The family would like to thank their friends and family members for the love and care extended during Buddy's illness. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, at Chamberlayne Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chamberlayne Baptist Church, 215 Wilkinson Rd., Richmond, Va. 23227. Arrangements by the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.