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Obituary For Oliver Zachery Keyton

Mr. Oliver Zachery Keyton was born August 25, 1917 to the late Jim and Josephine Keyton. Deacon Keyton was born in Greenville, Georgia-Meriwether County. His family moved to Newnan, Georgia where he grew into a young man. As a young man Deacon Keyton served his country in World War II. After dutifully serving his country, he moved to Decatur, GA where he lived in Holy Matrimony with his wife Fannie Lou Hunt-Keyton who preceded him in death. The Lord blessed them with two daughters Louise Keyton and Vivian Keyton-McTerry, who both preceded him in death as well.

He leaves to cherish his memory two grandchildren: Vikki Carr and Larry (L.K.) McTerry; four great grandchildren: Andre', Matthew, Vivica Carr, Kalib Graham, nephew Vincent Ball (Marie) and cousin Aaron Mays who he always referred to as "nephew". He also leaves behind a host of beautiful family and friends, two wonderful friends in particular J.J. and Miriam Fowler who were a couple of his closest friends through out the years.

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