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1951
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2018
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Keith and grandson Aedan Bilyeu
Auburn King
February 16, 2018
Keith and Spouse Fred
Auburn King
February 16, 2018
February 11, 2018
Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14.
Norm Viano
February 10, 2018
One of the best human beings ever. An amazing friend over 20 years that will be deeply missed. Life won't be the same without him.
My deep condolences to Fred, to Mike and Chris, to Aedan, to his Missouri family, his Lockheed family, his USAF family, to anyone fortunate enough to have met him.
Janice Bolton
February 7, 2018
Keith was one of the kindness people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Always pleasant and willing to assist any way he could. My prayer is that his family will find comfort in knowing he left a lasting, positive impression if you were ever fortune enough to meet him.
February 6, 2018
Keith was a gifted aviator, great staff officer, dear friend and a very special person who I will truly miss. He always was so cool and had a great sense of humor. We were neighbors for a while in Burke Va and he did so much for me and my family. I always admired him for his wisdom and his positive outlook.
God speed my dear friend and always remember that I would fly on your wing anytime, anyplace.
I will miss you.
Paul Malandrino
Christy Callahan
February 6, 2018
Keith was a wonderful man, very generous and intelligent. May his soul continue to venture on in that same spirit.
Margi Carter
February 6, 2018
So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
February 6, 2018
Now there are no more boundaries and you don't have to file a flight plan.
Doesn't get better than that.
Goodbye Keith we will miss you.
Mike (Mikie) and Sarah (Sarahbellum) Morin (Yarmouth, Maine)
Ginny Ubik
February 6, 2018
The Colonel is now in charge of things in the sky. A most generous and caring man. A career of distinction and a life tuned to the needs of others. My dear friend, we will miss you very much.
Chris Hester
February 6, 2018
Such a sad loss for Fred and the world. Keith was a kind and friendly soul and will be missed by many!
Dave Roll
February 5, 2018
St Peter has a new Exec. Heaven will run smoother. Rest In Peace my friend.
Steve Vancil
February 5, 2018
Keith, you were a wonderful squadron mate and amazing aviator. But most of all you were always a first class act. Godspeed to you and much sympathy to those who miss you the most.
Joe Oberle
February 5, 2018
Keith Cat Ballou, your team on the F-22 is proud to have known and worked with you. You contributed not only at Lockheed but every where you were stationed with the Air Force. Our personal relationship goes back to your Air Force days when you were the F-16 PEM and I was the domestic F-16 business development guy for Lockheed Martin. I set up a new program which was updating all of the F-16 action officer's. That included you and your organization in the Pentagon as well as all of the F-16 people at tactical air command working the F-16 Program. We would all meet once a year in Fort Worth Texas to get everybody on the same page. You then moved on to work in general Myers office. Dick Myers who later went on to be chairman of the JCS. Myers though very highly of you. When I moved from Fort Worth Texas to Marietta Georgia to be head of the F 22 business development program you met me at the airport and took me to your favorite restaurant Scalinis. That was the beginning of a great team and a great time. With Keith, Dick Mather, Mitch Adams, Greg Caires, and Trish Boykin we formed the nuclious of the F 22 team. Together with Sam grizzle from communications and Mark Hodge from the Washington office we traveled the United States with the F 22 cockpit making our case for the F 22. We worked hard and we played hard but we bonded as no other team did at LM. You will be sorely missed by all who knew and have worked with you but especially your team at F-22 business development gang. Rest in peace Keith. I know Jesus needed a great executive officer and that is why He called you home early. Joe and Rita Oberle
Steve Vancil
February 5, 2018
Keith, you were a wonderful squadron mate and amazing aviator. But most of all, you were always a first class act. Godspeed to you and sympathy for those who miss you so much.
Dick & Sloopy Mather
February 5, 2018
Here's to Keith Bilyeu! Always a smile and a laugh. A friend to all, known for doing whatever it took to get a job done perfectly. He could walk with those little legs faster than most of us could run. He could spin a yarn or tell a joke faster than you could grab your ribs that hurt from laughing. He was a man who never said no and who had a heart bigger than anyone. We are honored that Keith was a part of our lives and will miss him greatly. We send condolences to his family and hope the knowledge that he is in a better place will ease your grief. Honestly, Heaven just got a big upgrade! Rest in Peace, Cat Man.
February 5, 2018
keith was as fine and decent a man as I have ever known. I was one of his his instructors in FB-111 initial training and we became good friends. Our families spent a great deal of time on Lake Champlain in a Glastron ski boat that was almost communal property between us. Keith's presence will be missed by all those who knew him.
Lou Buckner in Savannah Georgia
Katherine Call-Morin
February 5, 2018
Keith and I were married in 1972 and he is the father of our 2 children, Chris and Mike. We lived on a farm, in Ozark, MO. When he was laid off for the 2nd time from the Zenith Corp factory in Springfield, MO, I remember him securing my father's blessings about joining the Air Force. And I recall his words during basic training of how much he enjoyed the atmosphere and friendships he made. Keith was thrilled to be a part of the USAF, as B-52 and FB-111 navigator as well as when he was at the Pentagon in Special Operations and working with the Joint Chiefs. We parted ways in 1996, but remained close friends - speaking frequently about our children and grandson Aedan. Keith was happy during his last few years. He took several flights to France visiting friends of his and Fred's. They also took an around-the-world tour sending us pictures along all the stops. Some of the most fun memories recently were when Keith and Fred sang songs together for us to play for our grandson. We cherish all of these memories, and more, because our family shares everyone's great sadness in losing Keith.
Mary Hughes
February 5, 2018
I met Keith at Chazy Lake. He was a thoughtful, caring accomplished person with an amazing personality. His numerous air force stories were always fascinating. His contribution to the community was enormous. It was an honour and a privilege to have known him.
Mary Hughes - Montreal, QC
Mike Urban
February 5, 2018
Keith and I were both in the same flying squadron at Plattsburgh, NY in the mid-late 1980s. He was an outstanding Radar Navigator and one of the most decent and likeable human beings that many of us ever had the pleasure of knowing. May the Lord bless him and keep him.
Judy Powell
February 5, 2018
You will never find a nicer man than Keith; he will be greatly missed.
His Lockheed Aero Center family sends love and sympathy to Fred.
Kathleen King
February 4, 2018
Keith you will be missed by the King family of Chazy Lake..So many memories and such a good friend!!. Will never forget our personal tour of Lockheed and your gracious, entertaining week-end in Georgia. Hope you rest in peace,dear friend, and God bless you.
Tony Imondi
February 4, 2018
Dear Keith - Those of us who slipped the surly bonds of Earth with you will always treasure those memories. You set the standard as a first class aviator, treasured crew-mate, and personal friend. Our world will not be the same without you. It was a true honor to fly with you, to pull alert together, and to share our friendship. I hope the flying schedule in Heaven has room for you - you were a natural. Please put in a good word for those of us planning to follow in your footsteps. It was an honor to serve with you and call you friend, Sincerely - Tony and Kathy Imondi
Dr. Don Clarke
February 4, 2018
Fred, you and all of the family are in my prayers today and in the days to come. Keith was such a fine neighbor to all of us at Museum Tower. He will be greatly missed. I am honored to have known him. His smile, welcoming spirit, and willingness to speak up on behalf of others touched the lives of both old and new friends.
Craig Mann
February 4, 2018
I met Keith in Chazy lake NY. A nicer man you could not meet. He always had a great story to tell from his Air Force years. He helped me out when I need it and I am sure he helped out many others over the years.
Mark Dougherty
February 4, 2018
Keith Cat Bilyeu was a legend at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Keith was the anchor of our F-22 Raptor Business Development, Communication and Program team. We were (and remain to this day) a tight team of friends largely because of Keith's magnetic personality, his relentless dedication to ensure that the F-22 became an operational reality and because of his informal but oh-so-effective leadership and team building skills. Keith was a story teller - - some would say he was a long talker - - and, so we all knew the positive impact the Bilyeu family had on our teammate. His dad provided the work ethic, his mom the personality and compassion we all benefited from, and his brother and twin sister were his personal hero's. Keith's was extraordinarily proud of his two boys and Pops knew his grandson hung the moon. He was intensely devoted to his immediate family, and, to his extended Air Force, Lockheed Martin and Atlanta family of friends. I know the Bilyeu's are suffering because their brother, dad and grandfather has been taken from them too soon. Cat's Lockheed Martin teammates are suffering too because we've lost our mentor and buddy Keith. The world will be a lesser place now that this air warrior's mission here on earth is complete. It was an absolute honor and privilege to have called Keith our teammate and friend. All of us are fortunate to have known him - - we'll be forever in your debt for all the life lessons and wonderful memories little buddy ....
Mark Dougherty
Colonel, United States Air Force (Ret)
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (Ret)
James Leach
February 3, 2018
The moment I met Keith I knew he was an awesome person. I could tell he had never met a stranger and he would do anything to help someone out. Keith was a class act and will be missed immensely. Be at peace my friend.
Will Hancock
February 3, 2018
I knew Keith for many, many years and am so very sorry to hear the news of his passing. He was a very kind and generous person and would go out of his way to help anyone!! My prayers and condolences to all of his family and friends!
Ramona Tucker
February 2, 2018
Keith was the kindest, and most wonderful person I have ever known. He made my day every time I saw him. My heart breaks and I pray that his family and friends will be comforted and assured that this is not the end but the beginning of an everlasting life. May we meet again!
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