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JOHN L. KEYS  
On Friday, January 7, 2011, husband of Margaret D. Keys. Father of Lloyd Keys and Will Keys; father-in-law of Rachael Keys; brother of Elizabeth Williams; brother-in-law of Bob Williams; grandfather of John and Marshall Keys. Memorial services will be held at Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA 22152 on Saturday, January 15 where the family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m. with memorial services at 1 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Messiah United Methodist Church Organ Fund.www.fmfh.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 9, 2011.

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Ronald Scott

January 14, 2011

To Margaret and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you in the loss of John. We know that he will be missed.

Dean Mires

January 14, 2011

What a wonderful & intelligent person. NCTCUG and it's members greatly benifited from his sharp wit & experience. He will be missed.

Chuck Roberts

January 10, 2011

Mrs. Keys and family;
I knew your husband through the WACUG computer club. He was a joy to be around and to participate with in important technical discussions. He is a friend who will truly be missed.
I am sorry for your loss.
Chuck Roberts, WACUG

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