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Patrick Key Obituary
"Sonny"
1931-2011
Patrick E. (Sonny) Key Sr., age 80 of Pensacola, FL, went to meet with the Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2011. Sonny was born on December 23, 1931 in Birmingham, Alabama, but spent most of his life in Pensacola. He retired from Naval Aviation Depot as a supervisor with an Avionics background for 44 years. Sonny was also a veteran in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean Conflict.
Sonny is preceded in death by his loving wife, Janelle Elizabeth Key of 47 years and a brother, James Posey Key.
He is survived by his daughter Terry (Keith) Moore; two sons, Patrick (Phyllis) Key Jr. and Dennis Key; grandchildren, Melissa (Derrick) McNeal, Daniel (Amber) Teague; two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Nathan McNeal; two sisters, Ruth Malone and Kay (Tugar) Taylor.
Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 5401 Corporate Woods #100, Pensacola, FL 32505 or Wounded Warrior, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 in Sonny's memory.
The family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating.
A graveside service will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Tan and the outstanding employees of Sacred Heart ICU for their compassion and support.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is handling arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marsha (Singletary) and Ron Poppe
January 27, 2012
Pat, I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. It's not easy to lose a parent. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
January 16, 2012
Pat, I just heard about your father's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. It's not easy to lose a parent. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult journey.
David & Vicki LeMaster
January 6, 2012
Sorry to hear about your Dad
CAY (ARMSTRONG) GLENN
January 4, 2012
PAT I DONT KNOE IF YOU REMENBER ME, I LIVED ACROSS THE STREET FROM SUSAN THORPE. MY NAME IS CAY ARMSTRONG. SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD PASSING. MY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS IN THIS TIME OF LOST
Deidre Baldwin
January 2, 2012
Pat,Dennis and Terry, I hope you remember me I am Pearl Baldwin-Brown mama work for your parents for years. I am sadden with the lost of Mr. Key however he, Janelle and my parents are all in heaven together. I lost daddy Earl Brown on November 17, 2011. Again I am happy they're all together. God Bless your family and please stay strong.
Deidre Baldwin
David LeMaster
January 1, 2012
Praying for you and your family during this time of grief.
Your friend,
David LeMaster
Sherri Ellis Walker
December 31, 2011
Haven't seen any of you in years but will never forget growing up in the neighborhood in the 1960's. I remember climbing the huge tree in your back yard & swimming in your pool. Terry was always so pretty, Pat a typical boy, Janelle - beautiful, and Pat, Sr. quiet !! My condolences to your family on your loss, as I know it's a tough time to go through !!
Colleen Weaver
December 31, 2011
Hi Pat, I used to live on Clearwater Ave. In Pensacola many years ago when I knew Pat and his family. I am so sorry you lost your Daddy. My condolences to you Pat and your family. Colleen (Mitchell) Weaver
Paul Robinson
December 31, 2011
I'm Paul Robinson. My family use to live across the street from you in Cresent Lake. My sympathy to you and your brother for your lose.
December 30, 2011
Shirley,
Our sympathies to you in the loss of your dearest friend Pat. He was a good man and was blessed to have your care and companionship for the last decade. Keep the memories close to heart.
Affectionately,
The German family
David & Betsy Key
December 29, 2011
All of you are in our prayers. Uncle Sonny was very special to us and we will miss him terribly. We find comfort in the fact that he is once again with his precious Janelle. We will always cherish the wonderful memories we have of them both. God Bless
Jason & Latricia McGinnis
December 29, 2011
We loved Mr.Key alot and we will miss him very must. He was there when we needed him with very thing. We love Mr.Key and his family like our family.
Sylvia Occhipinti
December 29, 2011
My most sincere condolences to all the Key family and friends. I just found out today about his passing and sorry I could not make it down from Atlanta to be there. I grew up with this family living only one street over, elementary school thru college and have such fond memories of “Sonny” which I never called him . It was always Mr. Key for me, lol. To Dennis and Pat who I was most close to for those so many years, my heart goes out to you and you are both predominantly in my thoughts. I so remember your Dad and Mom rooting you on Pat at Brent Raider field as well as at PHS and he was so proud of you, the ever quick running back gifting us all with your touchdowns. I will never forget the “Key House” in Gulf Shores and all those fond memories. Both your parents were wonderful people and now they are together.
My best thoughts go out to you all during this difficult time.
Sylvia
Connie Dean
December 28, 2011
Terry,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you since I found out about your Dad. I'll continue to pray for God's strength to be with you knowing how much you will miss you Dad.
Marsha O'Rourke
December 28, 2011
So sorry to hear about your Dad.You all are in my prayers.Remember he is with your Mom now and what a beautiful place they are now and will be forever.
December 28, 2011
mr. key was a wonderful man very kind and sweet he will be missed
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