H.S. Keeter Obituary

H.S. KEETER

SHELBY-Hoyt "H. S." Simpson Keeter, Jr., age 90, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Cleveland. Born in Cleveland County, on March 17, 1926, he was the son of the late Hoyt Simpson and Dorothy Bridges Keeter, Sr.

H. S. lived his faith throughout his life and was known for his love for God, family, employees and customers. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church while proudly serving on the deacon board, a member of the Cal Robertson Sunday School Class, and various committees. After serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he went to work with his father at Keeter Ford. H. S. continued the family tradition of serving Cleveland County and believed that, "Ford should be the only car on the road." H. S. was also a trustee at Gardner Webb University, past chairman of the Salvation Army Board, and a Shelby Kiwanis Club member. H. S. enjoyed NASCAR, golf, and traveling, especially to the beach, which was his "Happy Place." His level of commitment to serving others is a testament to the man he was.

H. S. is survived by his wife, Sandra Camp Keeter; two daughters, Missy Darnell and husband Scott of Paducah, Kentucky, and Sonya Aaron of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Deanne Robertson of Shelby, Billie Kathryn Coffee and husband Demetrius of Marietta, Georgia, and Millie Holbrook and husband Eddie of Shelby; the apple of his eye, granddaughter, Madison Darnell; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, July 31, 2016, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Robert Canoy and Rev. Tony Tench.

Burial will be held at Elizabeth Baptist Church.

Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150 or the H. S. and Sandra Keeter Scholarship Fund, PO Box 997, Boiling Springs, NC 28017.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Keeter.

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Published by Shelby Star on Jul. 30, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for H.S. Keeter

12 Entries

Jim & Fonda Fortenberry

August 7, 2016

Sandra, Deanne, Billie, Millie and families,

So sad and sorry to read of your loss. May God bless, comfort and be with each of you during this difficult time.

I feel so blessed to have known H.S. all my life. I have great memories of the years our family spent Christmas Day at his or Aunt Dorothy's home when I was growing up.

H.S. uncle, "Aldo" as he called him, short for "Alvah" would say, Shelby has lost a special and treasured gentleman.

Love, thoughts and prayers for all of you.

Dorothy Dixon

August 4, 2016

Sandra, and all the family,

Thinking of you and sorry about the loss of H.S. He was a true gentleman and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers,

Dottie and Royce Dixon

Jackie and Henry Weathers

August 3, 2016

Dear Sandra, Millie and family,
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort each of you. May your memories bring you smiles. And may the love and prayers of friends help you throught this difficult time .
God bleass each of you.
Jackie and Henry Weathers

Marie Free

July 31, 2016

Sandra, Sorry to read of your loss. I will be remembering you in my prayers.
You will be lonely but I hope fond memories will return soon to comfort you. Love to all.

Joe Greene

July 31, 2016

My condolences to and prayers for Sandra and all of H.S. family. He always had a kind word and friendly conversation for me when I visited the dealership. Great memories. Especially that photo I took of H.S. and little Madison that became the centerpiece of Keeter Ford advertising. Very special. And, a special man. Bless you all.

July 30, 2016

Sandra , I am lifting you up to OUR Father. May He comfort you
and your family at this sad time. So wonderful that you know
where he is for eternity. With prayers, Becky Champion

July 30, 2016

Our community has lost a treasured individual. Our prayers and sympathy go out to the entire Keeter family. Larry & Carol Hibschman

July 29, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family! The David LeGrand family

Shirley Madden

July 29, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Sandra, and your family. H.S. was such a gentlemen. Feel so blessed to have known him.
Shirley and Courtney Madden

Carole Gantt

July 29, 2016

H.S. was a wonderful person. Always enjoyed time spent with him.
Love and prayers for Sandra and their girls.
Really ,really loved him.
Ken and Carole

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