Keith E. Honaker

Keith E. Honaker, age 43, of 2603 Grassy Branch Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 at a Bluefield hospital. Born on January 12, 1966 in Princeton,WV he was a son of Curtis Honaker, Sr. and Betty Thomas Honaker of Bluefield. He had been a lifelong resident of Bluefield. He was a member of the Family Worship Chapel and has visited the Maple View Church of Christ. He was a member of the Bluefield Masonic Lodge #85 A.F.A.M and the Princeton FOP # 89. He was currently employed by the Mercer County Sherriff’s Department and was the former police chief for the Town of Bramwell , where he served for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dexter and Bertha Wise; his maternal grandparents, Claude and Montrey Thomas, a brother, Curtis Larry Honaker, Jr., and nieces, Hannah and Faith Shrader. Survivors include: Wife of 23 years: Susan Adkins Honaker of the home Son: Keith A. Honaker and fiancé Lisa Boswell of Princeton Daughter: Amy Honaker Sayers and husband Zach of Princeton 3 grandchildren who were the love and joy of his life: Josiah & Landon Sayers and Abbey Honaker 3 sisters: Debbie Osborn and husband Otis of Bluewell Melissa Luna and husband Al of Bluewell Robin Mayhle of Bluewell A host of nieces and nephews Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Minister Tony Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where the Mercer County Sherriff’s Department will perform police honors and serve as pallbearers. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.