Aubrey Keller Obituary
Aubrey "Skinner" Keller, 69, of Princeton, WV, passed Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Autumn Lake at Crystal Springs Nursing Home in Elkins, WV.
Born February 26, 1956, in Welch, WV, he was a son to the late William and Gladys Skeens Keller. Aubrey was one of eighteen children. He was a retired coal miner.
In addition to his parents, Aubrey was preceded in death by several brothers and sister, and his wife, Mary Lou Keller.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, James Crutchfield and wife Marcella, of Bluefield, WV, Jessie Scalf of Rocky Mount, VA, and Jackie Scalf and wife Tammy of Bedford, VA; daughter, Melissa Simmons of Rocky Mount, VA; sisters, Diane Baker, Verta Newman, Sue Grossi; brother, John Keller; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, WV, with Pastor David Kirby officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV, with Chad Spicer, Mark Quesinberry, Damien Quesinberry, James Keller, Jerry Lee Grossi and Paul Farrington serving as pallbearers.
Friends may call one hour prior to services, from 1:00-2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Keller family.
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3431 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, WV 24701
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