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Keefer Raymond Davis
1954 - 2021
Keefer Raymond Davis
1954 - 2021
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1954
DIED
2021
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Keefer graduated from Forest Park High School in 1972. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1975 to 1979. The Commander Naval Surface Force of the U.S. Atlantic honored him with a prestigious award: the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
Keefer was a jack-of-all-trades, learning to fix almost anything working as a maintenance mechanic. He had a wild sense of humor, and his dance moves were unique to say the least. He was an outdoorsman, enjoying boating and camping in Cumberland, KY. Even when working around the house, the yardwork drew Keefer: he spent many summer afternoons cutting grass, tending gardens, and harvesting homegrown vegetables.
Keefer loved his family and friends, and more than anything he loved to make them laugh!
Keefer is survived by and missed dearly by his soulmate Tina Triplett; his step-daughter Amanda (Shawn) Triplett-Huckaby; and his two sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Schiltz-Davis & Raymond Davis; and his grandfather Raymond Schiltz.
A visitation for Keefer be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home (2155 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231), with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 PM. (Face masks are required) Burial will take place at Arlington Memorial Gardens at 1:00 PM.
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Alan G. Palazzo
February 19, 2024
RIP Shipmate! I only recently learned of Keefer´s passing during a Reunion of the Trippe in Charleston, SC and it was quite a shock for me. I had the honor to serve with Keefer during his time on USS Trippe and always remember his humor, smile and "can do" attitude"! One of his friends wrote about his prized Norton and I remember his excitement when he first bought that bike way back when..... Although I had lost track of him over the years, I never forgot him. AS for our time on the Trippe, I learned that when the going got rough, I could always count on Keefer to come through for his ship as well as his shipmates. He embodied those traits and the character that are the very essence of what makes our country great. So, shipmate your passing is not final, as I believe that you will always be with us and I will always believe this of you: 2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Very Respectfully, A.G. Palazzo, CDR USN (Ret)
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Steve Back
December 25, 2021
I met Keefer after he returned home from service. I still recall him riding a green Norton motorcycle. A bunch of us friends would hang out back then. He was a good unique guy. He would make us all laugh at times and he was one you'd meet and wouldn't forget. He will be missed.
Steve Back
December 25, 2021
Very sorry for your loss.
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