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Lacy Keech Obituary
Virginia Beach - Lacy Ray Keech, 87, passed away on July 18, 2013.
Mr. Keech was born in a logging camp in the Dismal Swamp of North Carolina and served during World War II as a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Ford Plant after thirty-eight years of service and was known as a hard working dedicated family man. He was baptized as a Jehovah's Witness in 1956.
Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-five years, Doris U. Keech, three children Robert, Gloria and husband Harley, Dreama and husband Rodney; five grandchildren, Michelle and husband Pete, Ray and wife Mandi, Trish, Dave and Paul, thirteen great grandchildren and best friends Butch and Victor. Lacy was the true Patriarch of The Keech Tribe. We Love You More!
A celebration of Mr. Keech's life will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013, 2:00p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 681 Oak Grove Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lacy Keech
Rob Keech
August 5, 2013
So Sorry for your loss, my Dad, Fred Keech, is Lacy's first cousin. He told me of Lacy's passing and was very sad. I just wanted to offer our condolences on behalf of the "other" branch of the NC Keech clan. God Bless, Rob Keech
Gene Hagen
July 26, 2013
Heard of your loss. Lacy was caring and always of good cheer, during the years I spent at Great Bridge. He will be missed by all. Keep well. Gene Hagen
Alesia Ellis
July 23, 2013
Dreama,
My thoughts and prayers are with you an your family. May God strengthen you an your family during this time of loss.
July 22, 2013
Dreama, I am sorry about your loss. My condolences to your family.
Laurie Dupre Sullivan and Family (Chesapeake, VA)
sandra comer
July 21, 2013
Dreama and Michelle..met/knew you and your father/grandfather from Kerr Lake..we are very sorry for your loss..you are in our thoughts..Deidre and Sandra Comer
Ralph Donald Keech Jr
July 21, 2013
Dreama,
My thoughts and Prayers are for you also
Don Keech
Ralph Donald Keech Jr
July 21, 2013
Jackie, Gloria, Bobby,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Lacy.
He was a good and fine man and the world is less of a place without him in it. I appreciate all of the good and kind things and support your family has given mine over the many years. Your love and kindness has not been forgotten as I think of all of you often.
May the God of all creation keep you and bless you and your generations for all time to come.
Don Keech
Vicki Bryant
July 21, 2013
Jackie, just heard about your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I remember so well book study at your home.
Much love, Vicki Bryant
Luresa & Bobby Tyler
July 21, 2013
Dreama, My condolences to you and your family.
Zoe Kilduff Collins
July 20, 2013
I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm truly sorry.
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