Hank Keller

1977 - 2024

Hank Keller obituary, 1977-2024, Columbia, TN

Hank Keller

1977 - 2024

BORN

1977

DIED

2024

Hank Keller Obituary

Visit the Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home - Columbia website to view the full obituary.

Walter Henry “Hank” Keller III, 46, of Columbia, Tennessee passed away at his home on May 5, 2024.  

The family will visit with friends on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 11 until 1 at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia, with a graveside service immediately following at St. John’s Ashwood.

He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 17, 1977 to Sherrie and Wally Keller.  He attended Germantown High School. Hank worked many jobs over the years, including janitorial staff in the Maury County Schools and several positions as a commercial truck driver, most recently with Advance Paving in Columbia. Hank will be remembered for his love for his family, loyalty to his friends, and for his sharp sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Keller Sr. of Memphis and Mr. and Mrs. William Sparkman of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He is survived by his sister Sarah Keller Glover and her husband Mike of Mt. Pleasant.  He is also survived by his sister Amanda Keller Williams, her husband Chas, and her children Charlie, Henry, and Martha Kate of Olive Branch, Mississippi.  He also leaves his aunt and uncle Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bain of Mt. Pleasant and cousin Dr. Jonathan Bain and his family of Columbia.  

Donations in Hank’s memory may be made to Place of Hope at placeofhopetn.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home - Columbia

320 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401

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