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JAN
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
6850 Northcote Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324
Johnnie Lee Key, born July 26, 1951, in Livingston, Alabama, was the second-born of twelve children to Annie and Mathew Key. After moving to Gary, Indiana in 1952, Johnnie built a life rooted in strong faith, lasting friendships, and love for family.
In 1962, when Johnnie was 11 years of age, his family began studying with Jehovah's Witnesses. Johnnie dedicated his life to Jehovah and was baptized on August 22, 1966, alongside his oldest brother, Matthew. He later served as a Ministerial Servant, known for encouraging others with the Scriptures and offering practical help, kindness, and support.
Johnnie graduated from West Side High School (Gary, Indiana) in 1969 and enjoyed athletics—especially track and pole vaulting—along with fishing, skating, football, and card games like Bid Whist. He worked 43 years at Inland Steel in East Chicago, Indiana, before retirement. Johnnie was known for his warm spirit, infectious smile, and the phrase he often shared: "I'm doing well...as to be expected."
He was preceded in death by his father, Mathew Key Sr.; his son, Dorian Key; his grandson, Malik Key; and his brothers, Willie Key and Ralph Key.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Key; his wife, Mary Key; stepdaughter, Devin West; sons Darrius (Jacqueline) Key, DeShawn Key, Devon Key, and Darren Key; siblings Matthew (Melodie) Key, Vernon (Thelma) Key, Charles (Frankie) Key, Kimberly (Eric) Flores, Robert (Cleopatra) Key, Shawn (Beverly) Key, Gloria Key, Andrea Key, and Randolph (Theresa) Key; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, and friends.
Memorial Service
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
6850 Northcote Ave, Hammond, IN 46324-1715
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM CST
Join via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 837 0342 1791
Passcode: JKey
In 1962, when Johnnie was 11 years of age, his family began studying with Jehovah's Witnesses. Johnnie dedicated his life to Jehovah and was baptized on August 22, 1966, alongside his oldest brother, Matthew. He later served as a Ministerial Servant, known for encouraging others with the Scriptures and offering practical help, kindness, and support.
Johnnie graduated from West Side High School (Gary, Indiana) in 1969 and enjoyed athletics—especially track and pole vaulting—along with fishing, skating, football, and card games like Bid Whist. He worked 43 years at Inland Steel in East Chicago, Indiana, before retirement. Johnnie was known for his warm spirit, infectious smile, and the phrase he often shared: "I'm doing well...as to be expected."
He was preceded in death by his father, Mathew Key Sr.; his son, Dorian Key; his grandson, Malik Key; and his brothers, Willie Key and Ralph Key.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Key; his wife, Mary Key; stepdaughter, Devin West; sons Darrius (Jacqueline) Key, DeShawn Key, Devon Key, and Darren Key; siblings Matthew (Melodie) Key, Vernon (Thelma) Key, Charles (Frankie) Key, Kimberly (Eric) Flores, Robert (Cleopatra) Key, Shawn (Beverly) Key, Gloria Key, Andrea Key, and Randolph (Theresa) Key; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, and friends.
Memorial Service
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
6850 Northcote Ave, Hammond, IN 46324-1715
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM CST
Join via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 837 0342 1791
Passcode: JKey
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