Jackson, Mississippi
1936 - 2017 (Age 81)
The Reverend Keith TonkelJacksonKeith Tonkel, who preached and lived a message of reconciliation, died Wednesday of complications from throat cancer. He was 81.For 63 years, 48 of them at Wells Memorial United Methodist Church on Bailey Avenue, Keith Tonkel talked and lived an active ministry of...
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A tender hearted person that showed interest in others with their troubles, illnesses , as well as, celebrations. A sweet and loving person to all humanities.
Sarah Graham
April 04, 2017 | Pearl, MS | Acquaintance
I grew up listening to Keith's stories in church. He was the only preacher we ever heard who could keep a congregation laughing and loving and learning. I was never a bored teenager on Sundays. Later, Keith married my first husband and I and I am so grateful to have learned from him. I just heard tonight, a few weeks after he's moved on, and am so sad at his passing. But I just cannot picture anything sad for him. All I can see is his beautiful smile, the twinkle in his eyes, and a happy...
Barb
March 26, 2017 | Madison, MS | Acquaintance
I will miss keith teaching the Sunday school lesson on tv I would watch him every Sunday morning.
FRANCES DONALD
March 19, 2017 | Clarksdale | Significant_other
What a blessing Keith was to our family. Father thank you for gift of Keith Tonkel.
Love, always love...
David Williamson
March 13, 2017 | Amelia Island, FL
What a blessing he has been to the lives of so many. You will be greatly missed, "Dear Friend".
Sunny Purviance Waters
Sunny Purviance Waters
March 11, 2017 | Belden, MS
This man, this life. Walked in the footsteps of Jesus. Pure love.
March 10, 2017
My brother, Bob Morrison, loved Wells Church and Keith Tonkel. Bob passed away in 1998 and we had his service at Wells. I celebrate with all of you that these two old friends are catching up on all of the news . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Elma McKinnon
March 10, 2017 | Maryville, TN
peggy smith
March 10, 2017 | Jackson, MS
Keith was like a brother and a member of our family when he worked with Sp;ring Ridge UMC while a student at Millsaps. From time to time he would spend the night with us and work in the hay fields. He loved working with the laborers. Keith had the most Godly passion we ever knew!
Di Ann and I always tried to follow his message and ministry wherever we lived.
Harvey Lewis, St. Petersburg, Florida
March 10, 2017