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Stephen Keel Obituary
W. Stephen Keel, age 67, of Ringgold, VA stepped out of this life into eternity with the Giver of Life on Tuesday, Oct. 9th. He received the Lordship of Jesus Christ at age 28. He was an adventurer, inventor, optimist, pilot, publisher, and spiritual leader. He served the Lord in local prison ministries, radio, and international evangelism. His is the founder of Kiosk Evangelism, which brings the Bible via cell phone to the world. He is also the founder of Mobile Ministry Forum, a consortium of international Christian organizations for the purpose of digital evangelism. He is survived his wife Nancy and 7 children. The celebration of his life will be held at his home in Ringgold at 11 AM Friday. More about his life and ministry can be found at www.apad.focuspage.com.
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Nathan Ott
January 30, 2021
I met Mr. Keel while I was a student at the University of Virginia. I was a religious zealot, and a lost man; a poser. I really admired his example as a saved follower of Jesus, and husband of 7 kids. I got to eat with his family at Beach Week, on Duck Island, NC. He asked me what my plans for the future were. I had none. What an example he was. He had rented a house for his wife and family nearby the FCA event. What a memory. Wish I had been saved. God saved me some 14 years later in Florida. When I came back to Virginia, I tried looking him up. I called a church in Ringgold Va who said they would pass on a message for me. That was 2013. Wanted to tell him what a blessing he was. God bless you Nancy, Rose of Sharon, and the rest of his family. Nathan, 804.497.0490. p.s.--I rarely view my email.
October 16, 2012
Heartfelt sympathy to the lovely Nancy and the children. Stephen was such a fine person--changing the world--and filling his home with love and inspiration. Agape---Mildred Lambdin
October 15, 2012
Warm thoughts and prayers to the family.
nancy whitfield
Larry Farrell
October 13, 2012
I knew Stephen when I was the Chaplain at the Caswell Correctional Center. Many of the inmates enjoyed his Tuesday night Bible Study. He will be missed. His family is in my prayers.
Dale Jacobs
October 13, 2012
Nancy, you know where Steve is. You have not lost him. He has just gone on ahead, and he is waiting for you. However, I think that your work for the Lord has just begun. Don't be afraid, Jesus is with you always.
October 12, 2012
Nancy--so sorry to hear about Steve--you and your family will be in our prayers--Roy and Linda Frazier
Joe Loftis
October 11, 2012
Stephen Keel was a dedicated servant of God in many areas. He served well in local prison/jail ministries. He certainly qualifies for God's blessing of "Well done, good and faithful servant."
His family, friends, and associates can look forward to a joyful Heavenly reunion at God's appointed time. John 14: 1-3
Joe Kaiser
October 11, 2012
Steve helped "mission" throughout the world. As a missionary to the Far East,I am a friend of Steve Keel, forever.
Pamela Hendrickson
October 11, 2012
Hello Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's death....I will keep you & your family in my prayers.....Love, Pam Hendrickson
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