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George Keys Obituary
He had an energetic, vibrant, generous spirit towards all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Keys; one son, Carlton Keys; five brothers; and five sisters.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: one son, Timothy Keys (Ethel) of Stony Creek; two daughters, Brenda Edwards of Stony Creek, Vanessa Jones (Lester) of Prince George, Va.; one sister, Cora Curtis of Petersburg, Va.; a devoted parental father-figure, Deacon George P. Winfield of Frederick, Md.; four sisters-in-law, Caroline Keys of Stony Creek, Louise Booth of Stony Creek, Cora King (Percy) of Stony Creek and Mable Thorne (Roosevelt) of Hopewell; seven grandchildren, Satin Jordan, Shantel Edwards, Timothy Jordan, Quindell Griffin, Bianca Edwards, Shaquita Keys and Katori Jones; two great-grandchildren, Shyheim Edwards and Shakobi Edwards. A very devoted caregiver, Bianca Elise Edwards; a host of other relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Amedisys Home Health Services, Petersburg, Va., and the staff of the Medical College of Virginia for the care they gave our beloved one. May God's rich blessings be with each of you.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2010, at the Little Bethel Baptist Church, Stony Creek, with pastor, the Rev. David L. Banks Sr., officiating. Burial will follow at the Pride Family Cemetery, Stony Creek.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Keys family residence, 22916 Walkers Mill Road. Public viewing will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at the McKenney chapel of Johnson Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the J.M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd, McKenney. (804) 478-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
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Anna J, James "Billy", Wilburt & Hattie Bonner
May 3, 2010
To The Keys Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strenghten you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts. "Donald Duck" will be greatly missed and we all have fond memories that will be cherished. May his memories bring you peace and comfort.
sandra jefferson
May 2, 2010
ithyou in your time of sorrow. "grace and peace be multiplied unto you" 2 peter 1:2 keeping you all in our prayers sandra and phoney jefferson
Mike Neaves
May 1, 2010
Vanessa, Brenda, and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you.
Ed & Ty Chambliss
May 1, 2010
May God watch over and continue to bless you doing your time of bereavement.
Rosa DeWitt
May 1, 2010
To Vanessa and Family:
Thinking of You at this difficult time. Take hold of the memories you have made together and keep them close.
With Sympathy,
Little Bethel Church Sunday School
Rosa DeWitt
Superintendent
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