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Robert Keathley Obituary
Robert "Bob" N. Keathley, 65, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 23, 2012. Bob was born in Tampa, Fla., and has lived in St. John"s County since 2001. He was a veteran, serving three years in the U.S. Army, and graduated from Jacksonville State University with a bachelor of science degree in 1971.
Bob retired as vice president of Hydro Aluminum of North America - St. Augustine, formally VAW of America, in 2004. He was a member of Geneva Presbyterian Church.
Bob is preceded in death by his father, Miles N. Keathley, and is survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna.
There will be a memorial service for Bob this Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. at Geneva.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Robert Keathley Memorial Fund at Geneva Presbyterian Church, 1755 State Road 13, St. Johns, FL 32259.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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February 5, 2013
Donna I never had the pleasure of meeting you but Bob talked about you often. I had the pleasure of working with Bob when I worked out of Chicago in the late 70's. He was a great guy and know he will be missed.
My deepest sympathy,
Rick Eckhout
TEPS Inc.
Angie Zok
June 30, 2012
Donna,
Chris and I want to express our deepest sympathies. We will miss him and his funny stories. Bob was always so good to take care of the cats and I am sure they will miss him as well. He really had a great heart.
Respectfully,
Angie & Chris Zok
carolyn mullinax
June 29, 2012
Donna, Don and I are saddened to learn of Bob's passing away. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,Carolyn and Don
Adrienne Lord
June 29, 2012
Donna, we are thinking and praying for you everyday. I remember Bob as a gentle soul with a special place in his heart for animals. He will be sorely missed by so many.
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June 28, 2012
Dear Donna,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Bob. He will be missed working so diligently in the yard and walking the culdesac. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Hackenberg Family(St Johns, Fl)
Edna
June 28, 2012
Donna, we all loved Bob and will miss him so very much. His dad is with him now and I wish I could hear their conversation. Bud will br there to take care of his son......always!
kevin grant
June 28, 2012
Bob was always there for the Geneva youth group and loved to take us on the boat and show off his hobby. He will be missed by all.
Shawn Kennedy
June 28, 2012
I worked with Bob at VAW in Phoenix. It is a great loss to all who knew and respected him. He was an inspiration to us all and will be missed. Take comfort that he is much happier in a better place.
Larry & Carolyn Kincaid
June 28, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Andy Altonji
June 28, 2012
Donna-
Bob was a good man and I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers this week.
Jerry Lopez
June 28, 2012
I worked under Bob, at the VAW Phoenix plant. He was a great man and I respected him very much. I'm very sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
June 27, 2012
Dear Donna. Worked with him at Winton,NC, St. Augustine,FL. He was a great coworker and enjoyed working with him. Our prayers are with you and your family. Jack & Loretta Aperry
June 27, 2012
Dear Donna,
Sue and I are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Mike and Sue Byrum
Ahoskie, NC
June 27, 2012
Donna,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers at Bartram High School.
Michelle Kisch
Pheenie Dahl
June 27, 2012
Dear Donna-
Bob and I are thinking of you. We send our love and deepest sympathy.
June 27, 2012
Dear Donna, it was my pleasure to work with Bob as his Executive Secretary during his time with VAW/Hydro. I will sincerely miss him. My sympathy & prayers to you and your family on Bob's passing.
Dale Anne Everitt
Barbara & Jesse Branson
June 27, 2012
Dear Donna - Bob was one of the finest people we have ever met. I have never enjoyed working with anyone more than Bob. He could make me laugh on my worst day and he taught all of us so very much. As a mentor and a friend he will be missed, but not forgotten, by all who knew him. Our deepest sympathies to you and your families.
Judy Welker LAN Associates
June 27, 2012
Donna,
It was a pleasure to have known the two of you. He was a great person to deal with in business. I know he will be sadly missed. My deepest sympathy.
Jay & Ginny Minello
June 27, 2012
Donna, We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a nice man who will be missed by those who knew him.Our deepest sympathy to you and his family.
Joanne Leach
June 27, 2012
Dear Donna,
Bob hired me to work at VAW in 1983. I cherish the years of memories I have of Bob. Please know that I am sharing your sorrow and send my deepest sympathy.
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