Haywood Boyd Keyser

Haywood Boyd Keyser



Haywood Boyd Keyser, age 76, of Manassas died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Prince William Hospital.

He was born August 18, 1932 in Culpeper to the late Boyd William and Bessie Pearl Pullen Keyser.

Mr. Keyser was a loving husband, father and grandfather who cherished the time he had with his family. His most treasured pasttime was fishing with his grandchildren.

Mr. Keyser is survived by his children, Carol Keyser, of Manassas, Alice Carter and her husband, Brian, of Bealeton, Bruce Keyser and his wife, Fonda, of Manassas, Haywood Boyd Keyser, Jr. and Kathy Breams, both of St. Petersburg, Fla., and fifteen grandchildren, Mark Anthony Jeffers, Brad and Adam Carter, Bryce and Megan Keyser, Carleigh and Destinee Bragg, Mary Anne, Erica, Joseph and Michael Dorberly, Adam, Brad, Megan, and Jason Keyser, fourteen great-grandchildren, and devoted friends, Tammy and Mike Bragg and son-in-law, Brian Jeffers.

Additional survivors include his siblings, Harry Keyser, of Manassas, Alize Berry, of Madison, Roger Keyser, of Richmond, Ronnie Keyser, of York, Pa., Emma Lillard, Frances Leake, Ruth Mozingo, Alta Menefee, Genevieve Edwards, David Keyser, Robert Keyser and Charles Keyser, all of Culpeper.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Alice Keyser, and two sisters, Gladys Lindsey and Betty Brightwell.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 3, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hazel River Assembly of God, 14383 Hazel River Church Rd., Culpeper, VA 22701.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Hazel River Assembly of God with Pastor Steve Dodson officiating.

Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens. "A Special Thank You to Harry Keyser for his countless hours of devotion and unending support."

Memorial contributions may be made to Hazel River Assembly of God c/o Alice Carter, 11139 Crest Lane, Bealeton, VA 22712.

An online guestbook is available at www.foundandsons.com Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the Culpeper StarExponent.