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Keith Eargle Obituary

Keith Oswald Eargle AIKEN - Mr. Keith Oswald Eargle, 84, beloved husband of Joan Eargle of Blythewood, died at the home of his daughter, Susan Eargle (Jimmy) Bass in Aiken on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Keith was a master gardener and accomplished steel guitar player. Keith placed great emphasis on the value and results of a strong work ethic having retired from Gregory Electric at the age of 82. Even at the end of his courageous battle, his encyclopedic memory and humor brought joy and release to all he loved. In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by his three sons, Larry Eargle, Blythewood, Gary "Guy" (Linda) Eargle, Summerville, Tim (Shannon) Eargle, Aiken; three grandsons, Jimmy Bass, Tanner Eargle and Sidney Eargle; two granddaughters, Skylar Eargle and Ceci Eargle. Other survivors include sisters, Lucille Weeks, Helen Richardson, Doris Oldham; brothers, Oscar L. Eargle, Jr., Patrick Eargle. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday in the Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Rick Boland officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Eargle's online guest book may be signed at www.shellhouseruversfuneralhome.com SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

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Published by The State on Dec. 20, 2012.

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December 21, 2012

I was shocked to hear of Keith's death. He was always a great guy and role model. He was truly gifted with music; always loved hearing his songs. My sympathy goes out to his family; however, remember 'absent from the body, present with the Lord.' Let us all be thankful to the Lord for Keith's presence among us--to laugh, to love and share his beautiful music. He now happily resides with the Lord and all our love ones who've gone on before us. Love & God Bless, Ella Oswald Powell

Fannie Ford

December 21, 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.

December 21, 2012

I Had the priviledge of playing drums on several jobs with Mr. Eargle. He was a good steele; guitar player and seemed to be a very nice man. May God sread His Love and Grace on this family and help them cope with this tremendous loss.

Gerald B. Powell
Saluda, S.C.

Billy Maples

December 20, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of Keith` passing. I have many fond memories of living across the road from the Eargle`s on Cedar Creek road . It was always a joy to listen to the music late in the evening after coming in from a days work in the feilds. I was envious of him at times, because no matter how hard I tried , I could never play the guitar.
May "GOD" bless each family member with a special blessing.
P.S.
Now Keith knows the rest of the story about the rabbit box.

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