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Charles Joseph “Joe” Keller Jr

Murrary, KY |

Jesus received Charles Joseph “Joe” Keller Jr. home on February 3, 2016 with his family by his side in Murray, KY.

He was 77 years old. Born November 17, 1938 in Alton, he was the son of Charles J. Keller Sr. and Leveda Rebecca (Hudelson) Keller. Mr. Keller served in the U.S. Army as an aide to 4 Star General Earle Wheeler. He retired as a meat inspector for the Federal Government and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Murray, KY. He loved to go hunting and fishing, having morning coffee with the guys at McDonald’s and enjoyed the Senior Center in Murray, KY. Surviving are two sons and a daughter, Keith Keller of East Alton, Lennie Keller (Karen) of Murfreesboro, TN, and Rebecca Dunn (Aaron) of Nashville, TN, a daughter-in-law, Trayce Neal Keller of Clarksville, TN, seven grandchildren, Michael Keller, Ashleigh Travis (Michael), Kristopher Keller (Tania), Kevin Keller (Jessica), Daphne McAfee (Connor), Brittany Vandelaar (Ryan), and Chance Paschall (Linda), and several great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings, Pat Keller, Leveda Gavin (Henry), and Deborah Sivia (Lonnie) all of Bethalto, many nieces and nephews, and the love of his life, his beloved Penny DeHaan.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Bradley Keller and Charles J. Keller III, a sister, Myrtle “Mert” Kates, and a brother Tom Keller.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Pastor Willard Meyer will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery with full military honors.

Memorials may be made to the Murray-Calloway County Senior Citizens Center, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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