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Otis Key Obituary

JOHNSTON, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Otis Matthew Matt Key, Jr. will be held 1:00pm Friday at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward Lloyd Pastor. Interment will be in the Key Family Cemetery. He is survived by his two adorable sons, Otis Matthew Key, III and Opollo Major Key, both of Johnston, SC; his lovable niece, Khloe Taylor Key-Barner, Johnston, SC; beloved parents, Otis and Sandra K. Key, Johnston, SC; two caring sisters, Lashundra Sade Key and Ceteria Katrina Patrice Key, Johnston, SC; paternal grandparents, Otis and Thelma Key, Johnston, SC; great grandmother, Pearline H. Kirk, Augusta, GA; four uncles, Marvin Key, Alvin Key and Johnny Key, all of Johnston, SC and James L. Wilson, Oakland, CA; two aunts, Annette Coleman, Aiken, SC and Susie Davis, Johnston, SC; a special friend, Ashley R. Butler (mother of his sons), Johnston, SC. Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on May 2, 2013.

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Effie Huggins Youmans

April 26, 2023

From Effie: To Otis and Family, I was thinking of you and the group of coworkers that worked at SRS in early 1990's. Didn't know that it was the anniversary of your Son passing. That's letting you know you and your Family are still in my thoughts and prayers.

Effir Youmans

April 26, 2020

I'm still touch by the loss of your Son. I continue too see how he is loved and missed by his family. I know God will continue too strengthen you each day. I love Psalm 121. Effie Youmans

HORACE ANDERSON

May 7, 2013

TO THE KEY FAMILY. MY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THE REMAINDING KEY CLAN IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVOS. THERE ARE GREATER THINGS IN STORE FOR THE REST OF THE FAMILY. MY NAME IS HORACE ANDERSON. THE YOUNGER BROTHER OF TONY, C.A.AND WOODROW ANDERSON.

Tiffany Odom, SCSU Alum

May 4, 2013

Prayers to the Key Family. May God continue to provide strength to you all.

Bobby Key

May 3, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss. There are no words for a loss like this. I loved him too, he was my cousin. I was and always will be very proud of Matt. May God bless the family and friends.

Nylor Coleman

May 3, 2013

My love to you and your family.. Always Catrina you and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers

Danielle Bradshaw

May 3, 2013

Matt was a cool guy and a good friend to us at State. It's sad to have to let a Bulldog go, but the stresses of the world are no longer upon him. I pray for strength from the Bulldog family to everyone of your family members. RIL

Rene Holston

May 3, 2013

May God bless your family with peace and fill your heart with his love he will give you what you need to start the next day and the days that will follow. We will continue to pray that your faith will stay strong and hold on to Gods words.

May 3, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayer is that God will continue to strengthen you.

Mary Padgett-Suber & Family
Columbia,SC

Dorothy Davis

May 3, 2013

Times like this can be like the weather. On those stormy days, just know God loves you....,bless my family

Kendrick Lewis

May 3, 2013

Bulldog nation loss a great warrior but also a good man!! Our hearts will forever be with the Key family!

Don Joyner

May 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

akaysha mathis

May 3, 2013

im lighting this candle for my loved ones and for Matt Keyy...

Greta Ridenhour

May 2, 2013

Our prayers are for the Key family. You have our deepest sympathy.

Myra Padgett

May 2, 2013

To the Key family we are so sorry for your lost, may God continue to strengthen your family.
Randy, Myra, Xavier! Ken & Shayla

Myra Padgett

May 2, 2013

To the Key family, we are so sorry for your lost and may God continue to strengthen you all.

Barbara Johnson

May 2, 2013

Sorry for your loss. May GOD be with all of you in this trying time.

May 2, 2013

To the Key family from John and Kem Williams our prayers r with you'll at the difficult time may God bless your Family.

The Graham Family

May 2, 2013

May you all find comfort and peace in knowing that Matt is resting in God's bosom. Sleep on little angel, sleep on. God has a sweet plan for you.

Catherine Butler

May 2, 2013

Sorry to hear about your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you .

Tim Berry

May 2, 2013

Otis, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers will be with you & the family during this difficult time.

May 2, 2013

I light this candle...for the children and family

May 2, 2013

To the Key family, my heart goes out to you.I will always remember Matt as a little boy growing up in the neighborhood, and in school. He had such a wonderful smile, and I will always remember that. Remember family God is in control.
Love you,
Karen Padgett

Lynn Campbell

May 2, 2013

To the families of Matt Key, thank you for sharing such a loving and precious gift to all of us that knew him. May the Joy of the Lord be your strength for a time as this.

april moore

May 2, 2013

Condolences from the Moore Family. May God be with you in this time of need.

May 2, 2013

Matt was a breath of fresh air!! You'll be sorely missed my friend. Prayers are with your family and those babies in this time of pain.

Elvenia Gordon

May 2, 2013

May God comfort this family at this sorrowful time. Prayers of strength and compassion to you all.

May 2, 2013

Praying for both families.

Effie Youmans

May 2, 2013

To,Otis Key,Sr., and family my prayer & thoughts are with you during this time of breavement. I remember when you & I were co-workers your son & daughters were babies, they were your heart. I haven't loss a child, but I know God will strenthgen you and your family each day.

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