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Jerry Keever Obituary
A private church service was held for Jerry W. Keever on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Grace Church in Shreveport, Louisiana with Pastor Steve Hill officiating.
Mr. Keever was born on November 13, 1935 in Creston, Iowa and went to be with his Lord on March 31, 2014.
He was one of the founding members of Podnuh's Barbeque which began in Monroe, Louisiana. With Jerry as a contributing partner, Podnuh's grew from its first location on Louisville Avenue to over fourteen restaurants located in Monroe, Shreveport/Bossier and Baton Rouge. He had a passion for the restaurant industry and it showed through as you very seldom walked in to one of the locations that you did not see his smiling face welcoming you. If you didn't know him from Podnuh's Barbeque, you may remember him from his first hamburger joint, Toto's, where he coined the term "JDF"-(Jumbo Drink and Fries). This is where his love for the restaurant business began and continued until his retirement.
He is survived by his life companion of 15 years, Sarah Jane Ball; two daughters, Krista Keever Rhymes and husband Randy, and Ashley Ann Keever; one grandson, Harrison Keever Rhymes; special nephew Michael Keever and wife Kathy; and beloved pet, Miss Kitty.
This kind, honest, gentle, and caring man devoted his life to family, friends and church very unselfishly. He never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Jerry was a strong-willed and courageous man, yet possessed a unique quality of extreme tenderness and empathy for others. He lived his life without judgment or criticism of others and through his nonjudgmental ways inspired you to be a better person and desire to be more like him. His unique sense of humor and fun-loving personality will be missed the most among those who loved him. He loved life and fulfilled it through all his many travels and family trips.
Memorials may be made to Grace Church, 9205 Simmons Place, Shreveport, Louisiana 71118.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA
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for Jerry Keever
Martha Jo Reeves
April 7, 2014
I was heartbroken to hear of Mr. Keever's passing. My 11 years of working with him at Podnuh's was a blessing and a joy. Krista and Ashley you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gerri Davis
April 6, 2014
I am heartbroken over Mr. Keever's passing. I have many fond memories of working for him at Podnuh's. He will always be in my heart!
April 5, 2014
so sorry for your lost I no how it fills so sorry and he was handsome
rick mcfarlin
April 4, 2014
I wish ToTos was steal open Jerry got to know my order before I ordered it, Mayo and ketchup only,I use to skip school to go eat there almost everyday,
It was great food
Wanda (Terri Chapman's Mom) Cartwright
April 4, 2014
Krista and Ashley
So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cyndi Smith
April 3, 2014
Ashley and Krista,
I was so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Will be thinking of you and your family at this tough time.
April 3, 2014
keever was my companion for a long time and my best friend.we shared many great times together.I will cherish them all. Love and miss you
glenda
April 3, 2014
our life will be empty with out him in our family.
April 2, 2014
Sarah and Daughters,
We both were deeply saddened to hear of "Keevers" passing. He was fun loving and a joy to be around.
Our heartfelt sympathies- Don and Suzanne Sowers
Jay Traylor
April 2, 2014
Mr. Keever was a great friend of my father and our entire family. He'll be greatly missed! Our prayers are with you.
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