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Michael Keck Obituary
Michael Edward Keck, 68 of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on May 31, 2018.
Michael was born in Oak Park, Illinois on June 29, 1949. He graduated from Comstock High School and continued on to receive a degree in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.
Michael was married to Patricia (Voorhees) Keck on March 23, 2012; they were married for 6 wonderful years.
Michael joined the Navy after high school and was a boilermaker for four years. During college he sold precut homes, sold pharmaceuticals, and worked with his father Howard Keck running a RainSoft dealership. In June of 1989 he opened A&B Marketing/RainSoft in Jacksonville, FL. He always said one of his greatest joys was to help people. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going on cruises, riding around town in his convertible and cheering for the Michigan Wolverines. GO BLUE!!
Michael is survived by his wife, Patricia; ex-wife, Ruth: sons, Austin and Brandon; daughter-in-law, Courtney; 2 grandchildren; brother, Howie; sister, Cindy; sister, Missy; sister, Beth and many loving family members.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Howard Keck.
The celebration of his life will be held from 10:00am to 12:00pm June 9, 2018 at The Ramada Inn at Mandarin, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257, inside the Comedy Zone.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given American Heart Association in his name. The family of Michael Keck wishes to thank Baptist Beaches and Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home for their assistance and support. Please Sign the guestbook at www.hardagegiddensoaklawnchapel.com
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Chuck Stephenson
June 13, 2018
Mike was a true mentor to me. Not just in business, but in life as well. I think the 12 year age difference was perfect, because at times it seems as if a college graduate was schooling a 4th grader.
Mike always had a place in my heart. Many years after leaving the area and his business as an employee, we rekindled our friendship through the internet and phone calls. There were times that I would be passing through the area and he and I would meet for a meal....share a few laughs...tell a few lies about how good we used to be and just be happy to share time with one another.
He was a unique man with unique ways that will be missed tremendously by all that knew him.
To the family of my friend Mike - I say that I hope time will replace tears with laughter, sadness with happy memories, and know that Mike was loved by so many.
-Chuck Stephenson
Former employee then friend of Mr. Michael Keck
Dotty Dement
June 9, 2018
I was sad to hear of Michael's passing. I cared a lot about Michael.
I hope that he is at peace.
American Heart Association
June 6, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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