James W. Keys, Jr.

James W. Keys, Jr., 83, of Huntington, WV, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.  He was born August 10, 1925 at Christian, WV, a son of the late James W. Keys, Sr. and Angie Lena Browning Keys.  He was a graduate of Milton High School and attended Marshall College.  He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the European Theater during World War II.  He retired from BASF Corporation in 1984.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Lee Ward Keys; children, Peggy Lee Keys (Danny) Snyder of South Point, OH, Walter Keys and Kathryn J. Keys, both of Huntington; a granddaughter, Alison Lee Snyder; two great grandchildren, Jacob and Jenna Lindsey, all of Huntington; a sister, Kathryn K. Keys of Barboursville; a brother and sister-in-law, Gary C. and Christine Keys of Barboursville; and several nieces and nephews.  Jimmy was a caring husband and loving father and grandfather.  Graveside services will be held Monday, November 10, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Ridgelawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with the Rev. Robert Johnson officiating.  There will be no visitation.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cabell-Huntington Hospital Foundation, Dialysis Unit or the charity of your choice.

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