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Robert William Keckley

Date of Death: August 30, 2014

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Robert W. Keckley

            Robert W. “Bob” Keckley, 86, of Winchester, VA passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 in the Winchester Medical Center.

            Mr. Keckley was born in 1928 in Frederick County, VA, the eldest son of Robert and Melba Keckley. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II in the 11th Pacific Air Assault Paratroopers. He worked at the Royal Crown Bottling Co. in Winchester until his retirement, and was an avid stock car driver and owner.

            His faithful wife, Ruby Barham Keckley, whom he married on October 27, 1945 in Frederick, MD, passed away in 2002.

            Surviving are two daughters, Linda F. Keckley of Stephens City, VA, who gave him three granddaughters, Lisa Pennington (Darin) Hockman , Cynthia Pennington-Bonar (great grandson, Brayden) and Melissa Timbrook (David) Derosier (great granddaughter, Madison), and Susan (Col. John Craig, US Army, Ret.) Craig, who gave him two grandsons, Robert (Maria) Rodeffer, II (great grandson, Dylan Rodeffer and great granddaughter, Sophia Rodeffer) and Mark Rodeffer (great grandson, Logan and great granddaughter, Haley) all of Winchester, VA. He also leaves behind many sisters and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews, as well as friends from all over.

            Mr. Keckley was preceded in death by his younger brother, Charles “Bud” Keckley.

            The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

            A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday with Pastor Chuck Davis officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park.  The family would like to invite every to a luncheon following the service at Calvary Church of the Brethren.

            Memorial contributions can be made to Calvary Church of the Brethren, 578 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA, 22602.

            Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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Robert W. Keckley             Robert W. “Bob” Keckley, 86, of Winchester, VA passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 in the Winchester Medical Center.             Mr. Keckley was born in 1928 in Frederick County, VA, the eldest son of Robert and Melba Keckley. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served duringContinue Reading

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Judy White left a message on September 3, 2014:
Deepest sympathy to Mr. Keckley's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Pat Rexrode left a message on September 4, 2014:
I always remember Mr. Keckley smiling and happy to see me. I also remember Mom and Dad spending good times with them, I will miss seeing him around town. Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you.
Sam & Gloria Hunt left a message on September 4, 2014:
As a former neighbor for many years, we will always remember Bob as a wonderful man. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with family during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed as is his dear wife, Ruby. They are now again joined together forever. Love and Blessings.
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