Daniel-O'Keef-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Richmond Hill Funeral Home - Richmond Hill

Daniel Brewton O'Keef

Oct 19, 1958 - Nov 18, 2020

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What a guy, on so many fronts. His obit provides for a snapshot of his life but as anyone that knew him will tell you, there's so much more. We'll miss you Danny Boy, you exited way too soon.

I have fond childhood memories of Danny. I send my deepest condolences to the family and pray your memories of Danny bring you comfort.

Mr Okeefe was such a nice fellow he liked everyone i mss him

Charlie and I are sorry to hear. We have kept in touch through the years. May you RIP Danny.

Danny was mentor to me. A second father if you will. He gave me work during high school and college breaks. He helped make a way for me. He put trust and responsibility in my lap and I couldn't let him down - I could not let him be disappointed in me. Ever. We had many good times, as well as a rough one or two, but my favorite memory is when he came to The Citadel and climbed up on the jet - I have a picture of it somewhere. Even during his struggles, he was checking in on my every couple...

Danny invited me into his life and home in 1991 and was a gracious, thoughtful and understanding soul: not to mention a great landlord (-: He and a few others in Leesburg, FL welcomed me into their crew. We enjoyed hunting, fishing, socializing as he even went golfing...well, he drove the cart and I did the golfing! We spoke several times the last couple years and as he was moving to GA I could hear optimism thru the phone. I was happy he seemed to be moving towards a better place. I am...

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Daniel B. O’Keef, 62, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2020, in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Born in Leesburg, FL, to Sarah Frances Brewton and Patrick Newton O’Keef, Danny grew up in nearby Fruitland Park, playing touch football, fishing, hunting, and riding motorbikes with his...

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