William Kehoe

1930 - 2014

William Kehoe

1930 - 2014

William Kehoe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 12 to May 13, 2014.
William John Kehoe, junior - SAVANNAH - William John Kehoe, junior, 83 passed away at his home on May 11th, 2014 in Savannah. Mr. Kehoe was born in Savannah, Georgia, on November 20th, 1930. He attended the University of Virginia and University of Georgia. He later joined his father in the family business, Bill Kehoe Tire Company. Mr. Kehoe expanded the commercial and retail operation from Savannah to Atlanta, Ocala and Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Kehoe was a member of The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. He served on various committees including The Flannery Trust Fund Board. He also served as a board member and former vice chairman of St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Kehoe was a member of The Savannah Golf Club, The Oglethorpe Club, The Cotillion Club and The Hibernian Society. Mr. Kehoe is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sara Elizabeth Kehoe. He is also survived by three sons, William John Kehoe III (Emily), Frank Tatum Kehoe (Julie), Joseph Daniel Kehoe (Elizabeth) and five granddaughters, Emily Kehoe Cameron (Tim), Sara Kehoe Thurber (Cale), Elizabeth Tatum Kehoe, Kathryn Tatum Kehoe, Sara Carson Kehoe and one great- grandson, William Kehoe Cameron. Funeral services will be held at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist at 10am on Tuesday, May 13th, 2014, followed by a private graveside service. Remembrances may be sent to The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 222 East Harris Street, Savannah, GA 31401 and St. Joseph's/Candler Foundations, 5356 Reynolds Street, Suite 400, Savannah, GA 31405. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News May 13, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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May 17, 2014

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Jeff Fitzpatrick

May 17, 2014

I will always remember Mr. Bill as a fine gentleman. Great smile, fun to be with. I never heard a negative word about him. Truly on the best. God has welcomed him home.

May 14, 2014

With deepest sympathy for your loss. Bill will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Jack and Nancy Forehand

May 12, 2014

With deepest sympathy Harry and Anna Marie Swicord

Pam Langston

May 12, 2014

Billy, Emily and family. So sorry for your loss. Know that your family is in my thought and prayers.

harold Beddow

May 12, 2014

Helen,
Hal will be missed.

I love you both.

Love Always,
Barbara Jean

Mike Woods

May 12, 2014

So sorry to hear about this.I worked for the family business an they were indeed a fine group of people.He will be missed.

May 12, 2014

Kehoe Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Billy was a very
friendly and kind "gentleman". Always witty
with a smile on his face. He always had fun!
All our families had fun growing up together and now share so many fond memories.
God bless his soul and peace and love to
his family.
Anthony, Julie, Travis and Alexis Cook

Brenda and Bill Lyght

May 12, 2014

You have our deepest Sympathy.

John McCarthy

May 12, 2014

What a consistently good guy. When he would ask how were you doing, he truly wanted to know. I'd see him at meetings and he never failed to bring a smile.
My condolences to the entire Kehoe family.
I, like so many others, will miss him.

John McCarthy

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