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SPARTANBURG, SC-- Dr. James Albert Keller, 76, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Summit Hills Assisted Living-Spartanburg. Born October 20, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Paul Edward Keller and Bertha Emma Schmidt Keller and husband of the late Mary Susan Kellett Keller.
Dr. Keller earned his SB degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, his Master of Divinity from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and his Master of Philosophy and PhD from Yale University. He was a professor at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL and retired in 2011, after 39 years of service, from Wofford College having served as Philosophy Department Chair 1972-2003. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Bruner (David Woodworth) of Zirconia, NC; and son, James Keller Jr. of Monte Sereno, CA. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by sisters, Karolyn Keller Cannon and Kathryn Keller.
A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 PM Friday, September 9, 2016, in the Chapel at First Presbyterian Church, 393 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302, by The Rev. Dr. Tom Evans and Mr. Scott Neely.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wofford College Philosophy Department, 429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
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Mark Maller
April 19, 2019
I did not know him but I reviewed and enjoyed reading his most interesting book Problems of Evil and Power of God. It helped me writing two papers. Thank you.
Robert Bass
November 29, 2016
Jim Keller was my first philosophy professor, more than 40 years ago, now. He was a wonderful teacher and a compelling thinker, who persuaded his students to think independently, not just to agree. I last spoke to him earlier this year, and I will remember him fondly.
Patty Cannon-Pratt
September 28, 2016
Jamie and Pam,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Jim. It seems like forever since I had talked to him. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Patty Cannon-Pratt
Carmen Chavez
September 11, 2016
Remembering Dr. Keller, a former Wofford College colleague, with fondness and respect. Let's strive "to know better in this world and other worlds that may be." My condolences to all his family and close friends who will miss his wisdom and smile.
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Julie Woodcock
September 8, 2016
Dear Pam--I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. I was just thinking of our group meetings when we were in high school. I so enjoyed talking you you, Jim and Jamie. I'm in the phone book listed under Mike Woodcock if you would like to talk. -- Julie Lee (now Woodcock) Mom and my sister and I rember Jim very fondly.
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