JIMMY ROBERT KEYS Jr.

JIMMY ROBERT KEYS JR., of Houston, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010. A sixth generation Texan, Jimmy was born August 25, 1938 in Alice, Texas to Jimmy Robert Keys and Ethel Armetta Winters. Jimmy received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas in 1964. He served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963 where he was stationed in various locations throughout the world, including Augsburg, Germany in 1963.He is survived by his three sons, Jed W. Keys and wife, Martha, of Nicholasville, Kentucky; Alan A. Keys of Houston, Texas; and Noah H. Keys of New York, New York. All three of his sons were born in the State of Texas and are seventh generation Texans. Jimmy is also survived by his loving grandson, Luke James Keys, son of Jed and Martha.Jimmy was a direct descendent of William Carvin Winters who came to Texas in 1835 and was in Captain William Ware's company at the Battle of San Jacinto. He graduated from Freer High School in 1956 where he was a multisport athlete and led championship teams in football and basketball. Jimmy was an avid sports fan and had tremendous love for the University of Texas, but his greatest passion was spending time with his three boys and his grandson. Jimmy Keys was an incredible Dad and will always be remembered as one of the greatest Longhorns of all time.After working in various capacities in the oil business in South Texas during summers in college, Jimmy had a long career in sales where he received countless awards and recognitions throughout his career. Jimmy began his career in the insurance business with Tennessee Life in 1964 and most recently held a position with the Houston Chronicle.A funeral service will be held at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Young Texans Against Cancer, P.O. BOX 22915, Houston, TX 77227-2915. www.ytac.orgPost a tribute to the family, visit, www.crespoandjirrels.com. Arrangements are entrusted with