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Gilbert Key Obituary
Rusty was born in Sanford, to his parents, the late Bobby Joe Key and Adelaide Daniels Key. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1979. He attended Campbell University School of Law in Buies Creek and graduated with a degree of Juris Doctor in 1983. He was a member of the North Carolina Bar Association since 1984. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing and playing guitar. He was a prominent attorney in Macon County for many years.
He is survived by his son, Gabriel; sister, Adelaide Key Green of Franklin; brothers, Jonathan Worth (Barbara) Key of Biltmore Lake and David Daniels (Kathy) Key of Franklin; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 16, from 1-3 p.m., at Macon Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m., in the chapel. Pastor Betsy Stow will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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