Earnest Lee Keller, age 67, of Pocahontas, VA, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Westwood Center in Bluefield, VA.
Born on October 21, 1945 in Welch, he was a son of the late William James Coleman Keller and Gladys Nannie Skeens Keller. He was a former cemetery worker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Franklin, and Rufus Keller; and a sister, Jackie Kish.
Survivors include:
Daughters: Brenda and Kevin Osbourne of NC
Peggy Williams of SC
Sons: Gray Keller of VA
Ray Keller of NC
Tracy Keller of NC
JC Keller of FL
Stepson: Dexter Bogle of VA
7 grandchildren
Brothers: William A. Keller, Sr. and Edna of Bramwell
Alfred Keller and Goldie of Bramwell
Douglas Keller of FL
Danny Keller of Bastian, VA
John Keller and Sherry of Abbs Valley, VA
Lacy Keller of Montcalm
Albury Keller of Bluewell
Earnest Keller and Bonnie of KY
Sisters: Dianna Baker and Eric of Montcalm
Sue Grossi and Tim of Littlesburg Road, Bluefield
Verta Newman of Keystone
Cora Mae Kimball of FL
Carol Watkins of Littlesburg Road, Bluefield
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Stephen Rector officiating. Following cremation, burial will follow at a later date at the Sluss Cemetery in Mudfork.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 2:00-3:00 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to offset expenses.
Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.