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David Keys Obituary
March 29, 1943 - October 20, 2017
Macon, GA- David Anthony (Tony) Keys, Sr. 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 20, 2017 at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon, GA. He was born on March 29, 1943 in Cartersville, GA to Lawrence and Lassie Keys who preceded him in death. He was a devoted brother to Donald, Larry and the late Noble Keys. Mr. Keys grew up attending and was baptized at Gilmer Street Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Cartersville High School. Mr. Keys went on to receive his BA in Business from Oglethorpe College and his MBA from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. He married his loving wife Anna Katherine Mann of Belmont, MS and moved to Macon to begin his tenured teaching career at Macon Junior College (Middle Georgia State University). Mr. Keys was a passionate professor and a caring academic advisor.
One of his favorite pastimes was watching and supporting First Presbyterian Day School athletics.
He was a member of Mabel White Baptist Church. Faith and family were most important to Mr. Keys who was lovingly called Pops by his children and grandchildren. Mr. Keys' legacy of love lives on in his children David Anthony Keys, Jr., (Peggy) of Macon, Anna Keys Durden (Cameron) of Statesboro and Carol Keys Gledhill (Clay) of Macon and his beautiful grandchildren Abbie and Cameron Durden, Jr. and Hobson Gledhill. Also left to cherish his memory are Heath Wilson, Beth Youmans, Kate Wesson and Rachel Wilson.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the entire Coliseum Medical Center ICU department and Dr. Brad Stevens for the compassionate care that was given to Pops.
If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Day School Athletic Department, 5671 Calvin Dr. Macon, GA 31210. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017, at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Hart's at the Cupola. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2017, from 3:00PM until 5:00PM, at Hart's at the Cupola. Burial will be in Belmont, Mississippi.
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Hart's Mortuary and Crematory, 6324 Peake Road, has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Keys
Ramona Harrell
November 4, 2017
Kathy and family,
Ron and I are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. We will always treasure memories when we were neighbors. God bless all of you through this difficult time.
October 24, 2017
Tony was a wonderful person. So sad to hear of your loss. Prayers to his family
Lisa,Randy,DeLaney and Dylan Lister
October 23, 2017
Mrs Kathy and family, I know David had to be a great man because he was married to the most caring, sweet and unselfish woman I know. May God carry you through this heartbreaking time and help you to enjoy the wonderful memories. Love you so much Mrs Kathy and will continue praying for healing.
Karis Dykes
October 23, 2017
Dear Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with precious memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Love in Christ,
Ronnie and Karis Dykes
AB
October 23, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family at this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in the fact that God will make you firm and He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you during this time of grief. 1 Peter 5:10
Catherine and Tyler Wood
October 23, 2017
Dear Keys Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
TERESA HODGE
October 23, 2017
DAVY AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Gayle, Frank and Brandon Borah
October 22, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Am so sorry to hear about your Dad.
Doug Raleigh
October 22, 2017
From all of us you taught at Macon State,you were a good teacher and friend.You will surely be missed.Thank you for being you.You are in good hands now!!!!
Randi Schaffer Ellis
October 22, 2017
Mrs. Keys, Davey, Anna, and Carol,
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. I have always thought so much of all of you. I remember Mr.Keys coming to talk to our class in 5th grade, I remember his sweet and funny personality. I pray you all feel God's love and comfort at this.
Much love to you all,
Nathan & Shirley Studymine & Family
October 22, 2017
Carol and Family, you are in our thoughts an prayers. May God strengthen, Bless and comfort you during this time.
Love,
Ken Turner
October 22, 2017
David Keys was a professor in two of my courses. He was a man of good character and a good teacher. My condolences and prayers are with his family.
Ken Turner
Macon College Class of 1988
Lance McLeroy
October 22, 2017
Very sorry buddy. I always loved talking to your dad! Hurts but also makes me smile a little knowing that he and Mom are up in Heaven talking about us us......
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Johnny's Crawford
October 22, 2017
David
I am sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking to your father at FPD soccer games when my daughters were playing there. You are in my prayers.
October 22, 2017
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of comfort give you comfort at this time. 2 Cor 1:2,3 .
Janice and Linton Newlin
October 22, 2017
We are so sorry about the loss of Tony yet so thankful that he loved the Lord and is with Him now. Please know that we love you all and will continue to pray that the Lord will minister greatly to your hearts.
Melissa Kuipers
October 21, 2017
Kathy and family,
We remember your family so well from FPD.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Kuipers Family
Gary and Martha Deaton
October 21, 2017
May God comfort as only He can.
October 21, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Kathy and Grant Bennett
Wendy Conner
October 21, 2017
Praying for you all during this difficult time. Deepest sympathies to the Keys family.
Wendy & Mart Conner
Jeremy Joyner
October 21, 2017
Praying for your family.
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