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1939
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2025
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Robert Keys Obituary
July 8, 1939 - June 23, 2025
Robert Aaron Keys, 85, of Concord, VA, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Alice Layne Keys for 61 years.
Born July 8, 1939, in Telford, TN, he was a son of the late Thomas L Keys and Ida Faye Bailey Keys. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Keys, Jr. and James A. Keys He was a graduate of Concord High School and formerly a dairy farmer before retiring from the United States Postal Service as a rural carrier in Concord, VA and a long time and faithful member of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church. Bobby loved riding his various motorcycles throughout the years. He served six years in the National Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Layne Keys; a son, Robert "Bobby "Keys and his wife, Lisa of Concord: a sister-in-law, Iris Keys, of Gladys, VA; and grandchildren, Michael Aaron Keys, Hannah Elizabeth Johnson and Aaron Clay Johnson, numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the church and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, followed by a funeral service at Thomas Terrace Baptist Church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mark Grooms and Pastor Dick Vannoy officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery on Rt. 615, Red House Rd.
Memorial contributions may be made to any church mission of your choice.
Online condolences may be sent at www.diuguidfuneralservice.com.
Diuguid Waterlick Chapel, 434-237-2722, is serving the family
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Betsy Cheatham
June 25, 2025
Alice and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. You are in my thoughts and prayers. The Keys and Cheatham families were friends as long as I remember--My Grandpa Alex and Bobby's father were good friends. The memory I will keep of Bobby is the day I walked into Lynchburg Health and Rehab to visit my Dad and he was having a most pleasant conversation with a visitor--Bobby Keys. What a blessing that was to us. It meant so much to Dad--a face from home. God bless you at this sad time. Bobby will be missed.
Sue {Glass} Smith
June 24, 2025
Alice and family I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel as I lost Frank to pancreatic cancer in April, 2024. Bobby's in Heaven with his Lord and out of pain. Prayers and hugs to you and Bobby Jr. and all your family.
Sue Robertson
June 24, 2025
So sorry to hear of your Dad passing. Praying for you and your family.
Sue Robertson Bus #14
Elizabeth McCarron
June 24, 2025
Alice, losing your husband is hard. You are loved by many. Let us help you. I am so sorry.
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