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Seth McKeel Obituary
LAKELAND - Seth Douglas "Doug" McKeel, 66, died peacefully at Lakeland Regional Medical Center on Monday September 20, 2010, due to cancer.
Doug was born in Washington, D.C. January 18, 1944 to Seth Graham McKeel and Louise Haer McKeel. They moved to Lakeland when he was a year old.
He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1962. He attended the Citidel and the University of Florida and then served our country in the United States Navy from 1965-1969 during the Vietnam War. After serving in the Navy, Doug returned to Lakeland to go into business with his father Seth Graham McKeel, Marquis Pickard, and Joe Maxwell at McKeel, Pickard and Maxwell Real Estate. Doug continued in the real estate business until his death. He owned and operated Lakeland Properties and Management, Inc with his long time friend and general manager Michele S. Noriega.
Doug served his community in numerous ways and was most proud of serving on the board of the Boys Club, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and the Lakeland Yacht and Country Club. Doug was a member of Lone Palm Golf Club, the Lakeland Yacht and Country Club, the Polk County Gator Club the Kissimmee Duck Club and the Wear Hunt Club.
Doug was a devoted husband, and a proud father and grandfather. He loved hunting, fishing, playing golf and watching his beloved Florida Gators.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Fredrick Graham McKeel. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Peggy T. McKeel, son Seth Douglas McKeel, Jr. (Kim), daughters Maggie McKeel Mariucci (Rick) and Annie McKeel Sullivan (Keith), grand-daughters Ellen Margaret Maricucci and Caroline Clark McKeel, and grandsons Seth Douglas McKeel, III, and James Douglas Mariucci. He is also survived by his nieces Marica Cone McKeel and Genevieve Douglas McKeel.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church, 210 W. Lemon Street Lakeland, FL on Thursday, September 23rd at 10am. A visitation will be held at Heath Funeral Chapel, 328 S. Ingraham Ave., Lakeland, Wednesday evening September 22nd from 5 until 7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the F. Graham McKeel Family Football Endowment Fund c/o Gator Boosters PO Box 13796 Gainesville, FL 32604 or to the St. Joseph's Academy foundation PO Box 30 Lakeland, FL 33802.
The McKeel Family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Dr. Shalini Mulaparthi, the Watson Clinic Center for Cancer Care and Research and the nurses and staff on 6B at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center as well as Dr. Stuart Tullis and his staff for their sincere kindness and loving care throughout Doug's 10-month battle with cancer. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. heathfuneralchapel.com.
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Byron Banks
March 26, 2011
I knew Doug for a brief period, but he influenced my decisions from that period though the present. He was one of the good people.
January 19, 2011
Doug was one grade ahead. Graham was in my class. In fact
Teresa Choquette
September 27, 2010
Peggy,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this extremely sad and difficult time.
Denise Grimsley
September 24, 2010
I so wish I could have been with you and your family. I pray that God will hold you close and comfort you as only he can.
September 23, 2010
I just learned about Doug's Passing tonight, and I wish to offer my deepest sympathy.
Joyce Martinez Hogan and Family
Jane Adams
September 23, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You have a wonderfully close and loving family and I hope that will be a comfort to you during this time.
Dave Steele
September 23, 2010
The first time I ever ran into him, he and I were both stocking up "adult beverages" for parties we were hosting. We connected because we were both in great moods, it was campaign season, and it was so clear he was very fond of this guy I liked named McKeel. ("You know him?" I asked, "or does he own your vehicle?")
As time went by I made a point to keep an eye out for him at any event: he preferred a spot with a view to a spot in the middle of the room, and I treasured watching him make eye contact with each of his kids. A father's love is sacred, and he loved y'all dearly!!!!
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss in your family. God has a plan for all of us and our confort in this life comes from him. May Gid bless you and keep you through these times. Lloyd & Becky Bearden, Patrick & Michelle Bearden, Matt & Amanda Wynne, Kenneth & Nancy Bearden. Tennessee Family
Heather and Sterling Cannon
September 22, 2010
So wish we could have been with you today! We will be with you in spirit tomorrow! We love you and your family so much...and we mourn with you!
Bobbi and Carter Harman
September 22, 2010
I'm so saddened to hear this. I can only imagine the heartache you all, Peggy, Seth, Maggie, and Annie, are enduring. May God give you strength during this sorrowful time. Know that I am thinking about you.
steven boyington
September 22, 2010
To a real innovator and a man who knew how to get things done!
steven boyington
September 22, 2010
to a real innovator and person who knew how to get things accomplished!
Lee Wall
September 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I knew your dad for more than twenty years and he will be missed.
Troy & Dawn Manz
September 22, 2010
We are so saddened of your loss. May God's peace carry you through this difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy H. Conley
September 22, 2010
Peggy, Seth, Maggie, and Annie, I wish you peace, strength, and love. We love you!
Lee and Casey Berry
September 22, 2010
McKeel family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug's ability to make people smile was a blessing to everyone who knew him. He will be missed.
Paul Darden
September 22, 2010
My sincere love and sympathy to you Seth and your family in the death of your Dad at such a young age. I still miss mine, even though he lived to be 88, but regardless of age, Dad is always missed. Miles apart, but close at heart and thoughts.
Michael&Lisa Hagewood
September 22, 2010
Seth, Lisa and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Suzy & Brad Vincent
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Doug will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and Prayers are with your entire family. Doug will be missed greatly. You can find comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering.
Carole and Whitey Roberts
September 22, 2010
Peggy, Seth, Maggie, and Annie,
Doug's legacy will live on in you and your children. He will not be forgotten by anyone in this town who has known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John Wallis
September 22, 2010
Dear Peggy and family:
It was very sad to hear about Doug; I knew that he was not well. Doug was always good to our firm and we will miss him at work and at Lone Palm. I regret that I will not be able to attend the mass tomorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elayne
September 22, 2010
Peggy, Seth, Maggie, Annie--
At this time of sorrow, I know that you will be comforted by religion, each other and your friends. I am sorry for your loss.
God Bless.
Mrs. Fitz
LHS
Bill Ross
September 22, 2010
It is sad to see someone leave us at this young age. I was fortunate to know Doug and Graham since Junior High. They were always admired as leaders and good people. My love and prayers are with you and the entire McKeel family.
Jim Steinbauer
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Steve and Lisa
September 22, 2010
We're so sorry for your loss, but glad to hear your confidence that he is with the Lord now. Your family is in our prayers.
Lynn Ehlis Northrup
September 21, 2010
It's so sad when our childhood neighbors pass away - Doug was always a wonderful child, teen, and adult.
September 21, 2010
We are so sad to hear of Doug's passing. At least we had a chance to have a wonderful chat with him last week. Please know that our sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Doug was a childhood friend and will always be a part of us.
Pat and John Bowen
Linda
September 21, 2010
Words cannot express the loss. He will be greatly missed as a boss, friend and mentor. He will be a part of us forever.
Sheila Lotterhos
September 21, 2010
I was so sad to hear of Doug's death. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers now and throughout the days to come. Sending you love and sympathy across the miles...
Carolyn Hennecy-Smith
September 21, 2010
Dear, sweet Peggy - There are just no adequate words to tell you how sorry I am to hear this news. I hope you know my heart grieves with you and for you during such a loss, but our consolation is in knowing he's just gone on home ahead of us. You and your family have given so much to this area, and Doug will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers precious lady.
LHS Class of '69
Libby Mason Wayne
September 21, 2010
Peggy, Seth, Maggie, and Annie:
My heart goes out to each of you...Doug was a great man and will be missed. I know you all will persevere, albeit with some emptiness at first. Please know that my love and prayers are with you all!
Love, Libby Mason Wayne
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