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Emerson Keslar Obituary
He was born Oct. 31, 1925, in Scottdale, Pa., to the late William C. and Arzetta McConnel Keslar, and was preceded in death by a sister, Alberta Ford. Mr. Keslar was a World War II, United States Navy veteran, and retired from Nolde Brothers Bakery. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, a member of the Colonial Heights American Legion Post #284, the 40&8 Voiture #1530, Legionnaire of the year in 2007 for Post #284, American Legion baseball manager, past president of the Colonial Heights Quarterback Club, and he was involved in many civic activities in Colonial Heights for over 50 Years.
Mr. Keslar is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Setliff Keslar; a daughter, Debra K. Farley of Chester; a son, Emerson L. Keslar Jr. and wife, Grace, of Wall, N.J.; grandchildren, Matt Farley and Danielle Bowen of Chester, Caroline and Daniel Keslar of Wall, N.J.; great-grandchildren, Talon and Nicole Farley of Chester; sisters, Ruby Curtis of Greenville, Ind., Velva Young of Colonial Heights, Bonnie Oates of Danville and Donna Motley of Colonial Heights; numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends in the community.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Dr. John P. Mason officiating. Interment will follow in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday (tonight) at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 3120 Woodlawn Ave., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Emerson Keslar
Lesley Gallaher
September 13, 2010
Debra and Family, I am so sad to hear about your Dad. I know you were all so close. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure". Author unknow
He will forever remain alive in your hearts.
Anne Culler
September 11, 2010
Dot, Debra and Em, I was so sorry when Kenny told me about Uncle Gus. It has been years, but I have thought of you all many times.. Gus was a fine man and good family man. you all were blessed to have him. Take care and God Bless all of you... Anne
Bill & Barb Gilmore
September 10, 2010
Dot
We are here for you; will never forget the elation of Gus as the 2009 Senior Pirates took 1st. place in ALB District 11 regular season baseball; He'll continue to watch his team from the heavens above. We'll dearly miss you!
September 10, 2010
Sorry to hear of Gus passing. He was a jewel at the Community Center. Everyone at Parks and Recreation will miss him.
Doug Wagner
September 10, 2010
Our condolences to the Keslar family. It will not be the same next summer not having Gus around the Post 284 Pirates team. Gus was truly out there for the love of the boys! We will miss him dearly! Please know that your family is in our prayers.
September 10, 2010
Dot & Gus have been like second parents to me. Words cannot express how much Gus was loved and how much he will be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Debbie Garter
September 10, 2010
My condolences to the Keslar Family. I have worked with Debra Farley for many years at Verizon and I am truly sorry to hear of Mr. Keslar's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Debra please let me know if I can help in anyway.
Charlotte Cottrell
Nora Tomposn
September 10, 2010
Debra, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know how close you were to him and what he meant to you. Hold fast to those memories as they will comfort you in the days ahead. Please let me know if there is anything you need or anything I can do. Lifting you and your family up in prayer.
Ken & Diane O'Dell
September 9, 2010
Sorry to learn of Mr. Keslar's passing. He was a very nice man and great neighbor.
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