Robert W. “Bob” Keyes
March 26, 1944 - May 3, 2016Robert W. “Bob” Keyes, 72, of Corbin passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Baptist Health Lexington. He was a member of Grace on the Hill United Methodist Church and the Marion, Virginia Masonic Lodge. Before retirement, he was vice president of General Shale Manufacturing Company.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert N. Keyes and Louise H. Keyes, and his sister, Barbara Moody.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy A. Keyes; his daughter, Jennifer Murphy and husband Steven; grandchildren, Erin West and husband Jamie and Christopher Murphy; sister, Fran White; and loyal companion, Hairy Potter, as well as other relatives and numerous friends.
Funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. Saturday, May 7, 2016, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Thompson and Rev. Weyman McGuire officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until the funeral hour at 8:00 P.M. at Hart Funeral Home, Inc., located at 1011 Master Street in Corbin.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday at Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat, Virginia.
Honorary pallbearers are Todd Yetter, Luster Patterson, Anthony Holland, Hoagie Jones, Chad Estep, Wayne Wilson, and Tim Bryant.
Nancy Matney
Posted at 01:28h, 06 MayNancy,
Our hearts are broken. Sorry for our loss. However, due to Barbara’s service we will not be able to attend Bobby’s service. We will be there for you on Monday. Remember that we are keeping you in our prayers and thinking of you during this very difficult time. May God bless you and comfort you in this time of need. Raymond & Nancy
Scott Miracle
Posted at 02:17h, 06 MayNancy I am so sorry to hear about Bob. He will never be forgotten. You all are in our prayers.
Dennis Mathewson
Posted at 17:46h, 06 MayI am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Recently I lost my dear mother, and
found great comfort in the Holy Bible,
like at Isaiah 25 verse 8 “The
Sovereign Lord will swallow up death
forever, and wipe away the tears from
all faces.” For more comfort, I turn to
the website at: http://www.jw.org (Search: Comfort)
Jada Centers Walden
Posted at 18:39h, 06 MayNancy,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. I always looked up to him like a father. He had a larger than life personality and a heart of gold. He make my 7 years at General Shale a pleasure. You are all in my prayers.
Jeannette Peeler
Posted at 13:38h, 07 MayBobby will be missed by all of us. Growing up, he was like a brother to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Nancy, and Jennifer and family. I wish I could be with you at this time but I will definitely be thinking of you. I am so glad I talked with him this year. May God be with each of you.
Jeannette
Darrell Meadors- Tri Co Sky Sharks
Posted at 01:22h, 08 MaySo sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was so helpful to our club.