Donnie Ray Keller

Donnie Ray Keller obituary, Gaffney, SC

Donnie Ray Keller

Donnie Keller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Mortuary - Blacksburg on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Smyrna - Donnie Ray Keller, 72, of River Road, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 23, 2025.
Born in Mooresville, NC, he was the husband of Crystal Brigman Keller and the son of the late John Lee Keller and Joyce Beatrice Brewer. He enjoyed farming. He was a veteran of the US Army.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Keller is survived by his sons, Matthew Adam Keller and Snehal Pandya; his daughters, Brandy Leigh Green (husband, Mark) and April Beth Pandya; his siblings, Paul Lesley Keller and Linda Gail Marlow; five grandchildren, Alexis S. Wardwell, Nicholas Baucom, Noah Baucom, Jacob L. Chidester, and Grayson Pandya; and one great-grandchild, Oliver Wardwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Randy Eugene Keller, James Walter Keller, and John David Keller.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 at 4:00 pm at the Keller Family Cemetery, 4911 River Road, Smyrna, SC with Rev. Joe Mullis officiating.
The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com
The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Keller family. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Donnie, please visit our Tree Store.

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400 West Cherokee Street P.O. Box 428, Blacksburg, SC 29702

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