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JOHN KEYS, JR. Obituary

Mr. John J. Keys Jr., 78, passed away November 9, 2016 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.

John was born in Fort Howard, Maryland and lived in Vero Beach for 56 years coming from Fairfax, VA.


He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, then joined the Washington D.C. Police Department where he served until the Marine Corps called him back to duty to serve in the Vietnam War.


John later joined the Indian River County Sheriff's Department until he began his own heavy equipment business John Keys Crane Service until his retirement in 2004.


He is survived by his wife of 13 years Cindy Keys of Vero Beach, daughters Kelli Keys, Margaret McCain both of Vero Beach and Carla Seither of Mandeville, Louisiana, stepsons Joshua Young of Jacksonville and Luke Keppel of Fellsmere, stepdaughter Tiffany Beam of Sebastian.


A Celebration of Life including Military Honors will be held on Saturday November 26th 2016 at 1:00 PM at Dale Wimbrow Park 11805 Roseland Road, Roseland, Fl 32958. 

Published by Strunk Funeral Homes and Crematory - Vero Beach on Nov. 10, 2016.

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Patti Radford

November 16, 2016

Sincere condolences to Maggie and the Keys family

stephanie eubanks

November 11, 2016

So sorry Cindy and kids, he was a good friend

Artie Mayer

November 11, 2016

Sorry to hear of your passing John but the Lord needed you to be with Him, thank You for being a friend and a man of worth.

Debbie Carter

November 10, 2016

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Virginia Spears

November 10, 2016

Kelli, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. My heart goes out to you. I watched how wonderful you were to him and he will always be so proud and shine with love as he looks down on you. Please give your mom my love as well.

Nancy Barnett

November 10, 2016

John and I want to tell you that we are so sorry but know he is being taken care of. Keep good memories in your heart. love, Mom and John

Nancy Barnett

November 10, 2016

just want to tell Cindy how much I admired John. it wasn't always like that.But within a short time he showed me what a great guy he was and I could never tell you how much I admired him. He proved himself over and over. I will miss him much. Love you Cindy

Susan Copeland-Hodges

November 10, 2016

Maggie and Kelli
I am sorry for your loss. I understand that our fathers are in a better place, but the loss is hard and the memories range from hilarious, happy, sad and in between. I have you in my prayers and wish you well during this time.

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