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Charles Keller

Murray, KY
Murray, 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 and born on November 17, 1938 in Alton, IL. 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.

Charles loved to go hunting and fishing, have morning coffee with the guys at McDonald's and enjoyed the Senior Center in Murray, Ky.

Surviving are two sons, Keith Keller of East Alton and Lennie Keller (Karen) of Murfreesboro, Tn.; a daughter, 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); along with several great grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings, Pat Keller, Leveda Gavin (Henry), and Deborah Sivia (Lonnie) all of Bethato IL.; 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 lll; a sister, Myrtle "Mert" Kates and a brother, Tom Keller.

Visitation will be from 10 AM until time of the funeral service at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton IL. 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 condolences are available at imesfh.com.

Imes Funeral Home and Crematory
311 N 4th St.
Murray, KY 42071
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