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Dean Keys Obituary
Dean Keys, 81, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1942, in Winchester, Indiana to the late Marvin and Stella Mae Keys.
Dean received his B.A. from Olivet Nazarene University. He was a salesman for everything from door-to-door vacuum cleaners and world book encyclopedias. He hit his stride in the 70's selling welding rods, followed by industrial cleaning supplies and solvents, which led to a passion in pressure washing.
He was also a member of Louisville First Church of God where he was a faithful servant and contributor for over 25 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Anna E. Keys; and sisters, Linda Craw and Martha Faye Wright.
Dean is survived by his sons, Jeffery and Mark (Gina) Keys.
Visitation will be on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 1 - 4 pm at Louisville First Church of God (4408 Taylorsville Road) with a service at 4 pm followed by dinner. Burial will be at a later date at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger, Kentucky.
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