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Charles Keys Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Charles Keys
Start: 2022-09-02T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

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Charles Keys "Tom"

Charles "Tom" Keys, passed on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. We will celebrate his life during a memorial service at Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 4444 Branch Ave., Temple Hills, MD 20748 on Friday, September 2 at 6 p.m.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 1, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Keys

21 Entries

Baby sister

October 13, 2023

Brother, I really miss you like crazy. Love you always and forever more

Gwendolyn Wade

September 9, 2022

"TOM", where do I begin?....
So many wonderful times and great memories over the years!...
Your Gift of Song and Laughter could Encouraged the most downtrodden and your Spirit to Worship and Praise the LORD was Admirable to say the least. When the LORD used you to sing, EVERYONE could join in the heavenly choir to make a joyful noise (and some really made noise...lol). May your Spirit rest in peace and joy, as you continue to SHABACH THE LORD forever!
P.S.- I will miss you and my Mom (Sister Hattie, doing gospel "verses" at Enon)...You can't run from the "gospel-crank") ....#TOMKEYSLIVESON

Craig Harvell

September 3, 2022

Tom Tom your smile, voice and sense of humor was one of a kind! I always remember you as being uplifting and positive and never having a bad day! You will be truly miss FLY HIGH MY GUY!

Moochy

September 3, 2022

Love you Brother I will miss you!!

Courtney Grayton

September 2, 2022

Cousin!!! I will miss hearing you say, "Heyyy Cousin Courtney! You looking good girl!" Your smile was so contagious and your voice touched so many lives, including mine. I have vivid memories of the times my anxiety would take over when I had to lead a song and your encouragement would always give me the confidence I needed to sing praises. I know you´re up there dancing and singing and directing! Til we meet again

CJ Myers

September 2, 2022

To Charles Keys, my cousin, my brother, my family and friend. I know you are with the Lord Jesus Christ and singing praises in your new home!!! Until we meet again... Rest in peace!!! Brother CJ & Lolita Myers!!!

Amanda Twyman

September 2, 2022

My heart hurts that you are no longer here with us but I thank God that you are no longer suffering. We have had so many memories together. We cut up all the time while singing on the praise team. Don´t forget about those dollar trees (your glasses) lol. I can´t even begin to talk about the times we cut up... Belly laughing. So grateful for our friendship!! I will always love you! Thank you Big bro! I would forever miss you!

Love,
Amanda

Marlene Fogle-Hollins Roderick & Helen Fogle

September 2, 2022

A man of GOD that shared his love for GOD at many family members funerals, this man of GOD would turn a funeral into a celebration. Cousin Tom you will be missed but never forgotten.

LaTeesha Pete-McGinnis

September 2, 2022

My beloved Tom!! I was devastated to hear the news of your passing. It was certainly unreal and surreal. You were always larger than life: your light, your smile, your joy, your heart, your love and generosity. Your service will always be remembered. Your voice is etched in our hearts and memories forever. I love you dearly and eternally... Your "fancy cousin" Teesha

Tanisha Hightower

September 2, 2022

I remember coming in every morning to relieve Charles at the Hilton Garden Inn seeing his smile. And he wasted zero time, telling me (jokingly) how cute I was NOT lol
I was able to call Charles on my days off, and DEFINITELY looked forward to him calling me if I didn´t.
Charles is the reason I never gave up on Hilton, and why I am still there currently. I will miss him extremely.

Carolyn Aduhene-kwarteng

September 2, 2022

Charles you the kind of person that lit up a room and put smiles on people faces. You was always fun to be around. I can't beleive you have left us and gone on to a better place. Get your praise on up there. Rip. We will miss you.

Terry Williams Sr.

September 2, 2022

Charles, aka "Tom Tom", cousin rest in heaven your dynamic singing touched & saved so many of our family members along with so many others. I´m going to miss your amazing presence as it surely was the highlight of any room. Love you cousin!!!

Caressa Jennings

September 2, 2022

Tom, we love you and will always cherish memories. My big cousin, we shared a bond. At a young age, I considered you my friend. May God bless your family because of all the love you gave and lives you touched and fulfilled through your purpose.

Love Caressa and the Jennings Family

Sedana Gaskins

September 2, 2022

Sending my condolences and love to the family.. we love you Charles from sedana and Diamond

Stephanie

September 2, 2022

To the best big brother that a baby sister could every ask for and I was the lucky one to get him. Today is the day that the loss of you hit me so hard. I know that everyday that goes by I will be thinking of you and the laugh's, cries, and the memories that we have. Till we meet again. Love you, your sister Stephanie

Carolyn White

September 1, 2022

Charles will forever be in my heart. Condolences to the family. Gone be never to be forgotten. Happy to have met Charles and welcomed him into my family. Rest in sweet peace Charles.

Jodi Brayton

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Pamela Dixon

September 1, 2022

My Little/Big Brother and my Twin, I have known so many years that you were special, you have made sure everyone in our immediate family was taken care and all we had to say is we needed something and hands down you were there, even when we didnt need anything you would still say here, "This is because I Love You" Oh how I will miss those moments. I am in awe of how you touched so many lives that we didn´t even know about and probably a whole lot more we will find out in days and years to come. There is no one like you, because God created only 1 Charles "Tom" Keys funerals and memorial services will never be the same without you rocking the house with praise and worship. I will sorely miss you in the flesh, but will forever cherish your memories in my heart and soul! Rest on my Brother Your Soul is Anchored in the Lord now. See you soon! Your Big Sis Pam

Denita Keys

September 1, 2022

To my big brother, everyday that goes by I think of you. I miss talking to you everyday on my way to work or you just calling to see how my day ways. The bond that we shared was truly a gift and a blessing from God. I thank Him daily for allowing me to have such a wonderful, kind and giving brother. You touched many, blessed many and made many laugh. Your harmonious voice will be missed, but your presence is still here. See you in the morning!
Love your favorite sister De De

Stephanie Marshall

September 1, 2022

Brother words can´t describe the love that I have for you. Tom you showed me how to love unconditionally no matter how people treat you, you was the light in my life and to know that all the lives that you have touched just make me smile and very proud to say that you are my Big Brother. I will be missing you forever and a day. Keep singing and yes you are strong. Love you, your baby sister (Nurse) Stephanie

Denita Keys

September 1, 2022

Brother, everyday that has gone by I have thought of you. I have missed our early morning talks or you calling just to see how my day was. Your heart was as big as this world and the lives you touched are many. Sleep well my brother until we meet again!

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