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John Keffer Obituary

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Entered into rest on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Mr. John A. Keffer, 47, was born in 1967 at Fort Benning, Ga. He worked in landscaping and nurseries, was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. Surviving family members include his parents, John Keffer and Anita Keffer, Hephzibah, Ga.; brothers, Craig Keffer and Kelly Keffer, Hephzibah, Ga., Michael Keffer, Augusta, Ga.; sister, Debra Keffer, Hephzibah, Ga.; nephews, Michael Keffer and Scott Keffer; and nieces, Devin Keffer, Samantha Keffer and Kayla Free. Arrangements were privately completed on June 24, 2014, by the Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Ga. 30906.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jul. 8, 2014.

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Debra Keffer

October 11, 2014

John, I still can not believe that you are gone! We're always thinking about you and We love and miss you dearly! Me and Kay will always cherish the good memories of fishing and joking with you! Until we see each other again, RIP Big Brother ?

Joseph Tenorio

July 13, 2014

My condolences to the Keffer family of the passing of your son & brother John. John has always been a good friend & neighbor. Saddens me of hearing of his death. Many thoughts & prayers to you all.

Brian Mitchell

July 12, 2014

John, I woke that morning to learn of your family's loss and exactly one hour later, I lost my family due to a fire. But you will be missed and you was a great friend.

Barbara Hensiek

July 11, 2014

John,
You came into my life unexpectedly and what I remember most is your smile. Thank you for touching my life. Rest in Peace. Barb

Sheila & Gary Keener

July 9, 2014

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. John was taken way too soon. You have another Angel in Heaven watching over you all! Oh what a reunion that must have been in Heaven for him.He will be waiting on the other side when God calls you all home 1 by 1. Our Deepest Sympathy! Love you all!

Karen Johnson

July 8, 2014

To Johns family. My prayers are with you all. I truly loved John as if he were a member of my own family. I will miss him. John was an amazing person and you had to really know him to love him. He was highly intelligent and was taken home to soon.

Aimee Atwood

July 8, 2014

Rest in peace. May God bless our families in this time of loss. Scott and Devin miss him and love him.

Michael Keffer

July 8, 2014

John,Ilove and miss you dearly,bro.You are in a better place now.We will meet again.Rest in peace,Wildman.Love You,Your Brother.

Pat & Barry Keffer

July 8, 2014

John, Uncle Barry & I are so sorry that you had to leave your family & they had to loose you. You are missed & loved so much

Lisa Hills

July 8, 2014

My condolences to the family.

Barbara Benton

July 8, 2014

My prayers are for John and his family to have peace.

July 8, 2014

Rest in peace John,will see you soon and we will be together again.Love Mom

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