Robert E. Keith, Sr.

Sebastian, FL

Robert E. Keith, Sr., 96 of Sebastian, FL died April 7, 2019 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL. He was born in West Blocton, Alabama and had been a resident of Sebastian since 2002 coming from Boca Raton, FL.

Bob graduated from Alabama API school of pharmacy (now Auburn University) in 1949. He opened his first drug store in Boca Raton in 1953 when the population was only 1200. He retired and closed the Rexall Drug Store on Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton in 1990.

He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Boca Raton Pioneer Club.

He served on the Board of Boca Raton Federal Savings & Loan; member of Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and attended the First Presbyterian Church in Sebastian.

Bob is survived by his wife of 36 years, Phyllis Bowman Keith of Sebastian; sons, Dr. Robert E. Keith Jr. (Diane) of Auburn, AL, Thomas S. Keith (Tatiana) of Pensacola, FL; daughter, Janis Martin (Jerry) of DeBary, FL; brother, William (Bill) Keith of Destin, FL; stepdaughters, Jennifer Bowman Finley of Alpharetta, GA, Joy Bowman Thomas (Scott) of Clayton, NC; 8 grandchildren; 9 Great Grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Jo Keith, mother of his children; two sisters, Barbara Schnake and Jan Selva.

Donations in Robert's memory may be sent to VNA/Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, FL. Guestbook available on-line at www.strunkfuneralhome.com

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Published by TC Palm on Apr. 10, 2019.

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Arlene Owens

April 27, 2019

He was my first boss when I was at Seacrest High School.I worked at the Recall downtown, the one at 20th St. and Federal and the one on Palmetto next to the Baptist Church. Downtown I learned to make sodas, sundaes, milk shakes and the special 60's treat, the cherry coke. Bob and Whitey treated my girlfriend Tina Kelley and I so good and we all kept each other smiling. He was so devoted to our Pioneer Club and we have missed him at the last few meetings, We will be honoring his memory at today's Pioneer Club meeting.

Bill Stickles

April 12, 2019

Janice and I were saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I enjoyed our conversations while transporting him to various appointments over the past years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Bill & Janice Stickles

Libby Davis

April 11, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. God Bless.

Margaret Guthrie

April 11, 2019

He was a great family friend and our family pharmacist for many years

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Holly (Higgins) Caldwell

April 10, 2019

I remember our neighborhood Recall Drugs. Mr. Keith and Dr. Jackson, DDS had a deal where we could get a free ice cream cone if we had no cavities!! Condolences to his wonderful family.

Maureen MinardSchwab

April 10, 2019

May the jazz you loved so much to listen to and play surround you in your eternal life. We will miss you Bob... Mo/Joe

Carmen Verde

April 10, 2019

Our condolences to the Keith family. A wonderful man and a life well lived. Sincerely, Janis

Joy and Scott Thomas

April 10, 2019

May the loving hands of Christ hold you forever. Rest In peace, Bob, listening to your favorite jazz.

bert thomas

April 10, 2019

From the first time I met Mr Keith several years ago (he is my brother's father-in-law), I was impressed with his easy manner, the way he listened when we talked, his humor about so many things, and his pleasant personality. I loved hearing stories of his music-making, though I never got the opportunity to hear him play myself. when we visited over in Sabastien from our home in Tampa, he & I would sit and talk about jazz, the types of music we liked and why. I loved hearing his stories of early SE Florida and the growth down there over the years, too. Being a business owner myself, he shared some insights of his long experiences with me, for which I am grateful. it was easy to be with Mr Keith because he wanted to focus on you as well as the time you were together, not just himself...that is a godly quality! Bob Keith was a good, good man.

Morgan Thomas

April 10, 2019

A life well lived. May you Rest In Peace, Pops.

Phil Broom

April 9, 2019

At 96 May he find his Rest In Peace in Gods hands

Janis Martin

April 9, 2019

Thank you Phyllis for all the love and care you showed dad. He told me often how much he loved and appreciated you. I know the sacrifices you made. Thank you for being the wife that Gods Word tells us is worth more than rubies and gold. Love you
Bebe

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