Huntington, West Virginia
1949 - 2005
Ronald R. Keeling, 56 of Huntington, WV went to be with his Lord on Wednesday Sept. 21, 2005 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Allen Reasons officiating. Burial will follow in Woodmere Memorial Park. He was born June 12, 1949 in Huntington, WV. a son of Ray and Jackualine Wood Keeling of Huntington. He was a 1967 graduate of Huntington East High School and a 1972 graduate of Marshall University. Ronald was employed by the Corps of Engineers for twenty-seven years and was currently the Chief, Programs Management Branch. He was active in the Huntington Post of Society of American Military Engineers for several years, serving as Chaplain for two years, Treasurer for four years and as assistant Secretary. He was a registered Professional Engineer in the State of West Virginia since July, 1977. He received the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service and was awarded the Huntington District Supervisor of the Year. He was an active member of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church where he was a member the Agape Sunday School Class, served as an usher and in various commissions. In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving wife of thirty-four years, Patricia Waybright Keeling; two daughters and a son-in-law, Neisha and Doug Blevins of Parkersburg, WV and Heather Keeling of Huntington; two special grandchildren, Master Connor Blevins and Miss Mary Katherine Blevins; a brother, Bruce Keeling of Orlando, FL; a sister Melinda Keeling Allen of Huntington; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Billy “Grandma Mary” Waybright of Huntington; and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6-9 PM at Beard Mortuary. Online register book @www.beardfuneralhome.com. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or to the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Memorial Fund.
Pat, Neisha and Heather, may God help you through your time of sorrow as only He can. Ron was probably the strongest person I have had the pleasure to have known. We will all miss seeing him in the office every day. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kathy Patrick
September 26, 2005 | Huntington, WV
Neisha & Heather:
Sorry to hear about your dad. He was always on my Good Guy list at work there in Huntington (a sometimes short list, by the way). I'll hold a good thought for you both.
Arden Sansom
September 26, 2005 | Fort Worth, TX
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Deal
Nashville District
Corps of Engineers
Jim Deal
September 26, 2005 | Nashville, TN
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Ron Keeling. What a wonderful husband and father. I want to express my deepest sympathy to Pat, Neisha, and Heather. God only knows the sorrow in your hearts. God's blessings on your whole family from my family.
Edie Adkins
September 26, 2005 | El Paso, TX
Pat, Neisha and Heather,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron was a tremendous guy. I have known him for about fifteen years and we traveled many times to meetings to defend our district's programs. He was always prepared and had a positive attitude. I remember going to a few Reds games together and many times he would wear that green cap with a "M" on it, a very proud alumnus. But he was even more proud of his wife and daughters and other family members. May God give you...
Tom Cayce
September 26, 2005 | Nashville, TN
We know that God will hold your hearts in his hands while you go through this difficult time. Also Ron's Great Aunt and Uncle, Ted and Pauline Wood send their love and offer anything they can do for your family. Just ask. Love from Ted,Pauline,Jim,Faye & Karen
Faye Wood-Webb
September 26, 2005 | Barboursville, WV
To Neisha, Doug and Family, I am so very grieved to hear of your lost but I am praying for each of you and know that your love for God will see you through the difficult days ahead. If their is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Helma E. German
Helma E. German
September 24, 2005 | Stafford, VA
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Ron is in the arms of Jesus and you will see him again. He always had a smile and never complained. What an awesome husband, father, son, and brother. Love and Prayers, David and Rosalee Ball
Rosalee Dorsey-Ball
September 24, 2005 | Huntington, WV
We were very sad to read about Ron's death. Buddy always enjoyed ushering with him at FAB. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jane and R.V."Buddy" Graham
Jane Graham
September 24, 2005 | Parkersburg, WV
