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Floyd Lee Keels

Passed 10/30/2023

Obituary For Floyd Lee Keels

Lake City SC

Floyd L. Keels, 75, husband of Bessie Jerry Keels, died Monday, October 30, 2023 at McLeod Hospice House, Florence, SC. He was born February 2, 1948 in Greeleyville, SC. A son of the late Elijah and Perneatha Woods Keels

Tributes and viewing will be held 5:00 PM Thursday November 2, 2023 at Santee Electric Cooperative Conference Center, 424 Sumter Hwy., Kingstree, SC.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 3, 2023 at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 609 Manning Ave., Sumter, SC. Burial will follow in the Florence National Cemetery, Florence, SC at 2:00 PM.

The family is receiving friends from 4:00 PM til 7:00 PM daily at his residence, 101 Derby Ln., Lake City, SC.


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Ronald Kelley sent Beautiful Dreams for Floyd Lee Keels - November 02, 2023

Bessie, we mourn & share your grief of the loss of Floyd. He will be greatly missed. Love Wilson, Rena, Vanessa & Ronald

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Huline & Lee Goodman, Sorry for the loss of your love one. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers.

Though there are no words to ease your pain, remember that he is now in heaven, in God's loving arms where he is now at peace. My prayers and sympathy to you and your family.

"For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ." Colossians 2:5 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Note: It was an honor and privilege to work with Floyd L. Keels during our military time together. Take your rest, my battle buddy.

Ret-MSG Tammy Harrison-Edwards Columbia, SC

Praying for you. Pastor Marshall Ivey

TO BESSIE AND FAMILY, I'M LOST FOR WORDS RIGHT NOW...PRAYING AND SENDING LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU ALL..FLOYD WAS A AWESOME CLASSMATE , VERY KIND AND CARING PERSON...HE WILL BE MISS ...HAZEL JOHNSON-HARRELL

All my love and prayers are with you sweet Bessie . You have always been a sweet friend and prayer warrior with me and I cherish the friendship forever . Again , I am keeping you in my prayers . Love in Christ , Jan Lingle

Praying for Healing and Strength may God give you peace in your time Sorrow .

To my family, God knows what's best. Cousin Floyd will be missed by many. May we find peace during this difficult time. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

Dorothy Samuels Gaymon and family ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

Mrs. Bessie our family will keep you in prayer during the loss of Mr. Keels. I worked for him for many years he was a wonderful mentor and a great person to have known. He was truly an awesome person full of grace, class, and style. You will always have that wonderful smile as reminder of Him. John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Sandra Pendergrass Singleton

Cousin Bessie, I just wanted you to know how sad I am, but honored to have known cousin Floyd. I always enjoyed the comversations we've had over the years and he was a true gentleman in every sense. I wish I could be there with you today to pay my respects, but you are in my thoughts today and in the weeks and months ahead. Lots of love, Ronald

Cousin Bessie, we are profoundly saddened by Floyd's passing. We mourn with you and send our deepest sympathies to you during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless - Wilson, Rena, Vanessa, and Ronald.

To Floyd Keels' family I send my deepest condolences for your loss. I interacted with Mr. Keels for several years when I was working at First Citizens Bank. A finer man than him I do not know. He was so thoughtful and never missed the opportunity to thank me for any small act I might have done. He would even email later if he didn't see me to thank me in person before he left. His was such a kind, gentle soul and I am blessed for having known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jamie Ayscue

It's with great sadness and sympathy to hear of the untimely passing of this loyal and extraordinary man of God It's our loss and heaven gain. Our love and prayers are with the wife Mrs. Bessie M. Floyd, family and friends. 2 Timothy 4:7 Brother Floyd Lee Keels has fought a good fight, He has finished his course,He has kept the faith. May his soul rest in Eternal peace!

John Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund

Deacon Thomas Kelly Daniels,Sr., President & CEO, Bthe 6 children of Deacon John Kelly and Deaconess Lizzie Daniels and Committee

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Floyd. We talked when we saw each other of the days spent on the farm as children/teenagers. He was a leader and a true gentleman. I am glad that our paths crossed in life. We send love and support to his family. Cheryl Lane

I had the privilege of getting to know Mr. Keels at First Citizens Bank. Mr. Keels was a true witness to God, kindness, respect and making the most out of every moment. He always made a point to not only speak to myself and my colleagues, but to always share his words of appreciation and gratitude, scripture and a genuine heart felt thank you. On longer more trying days, his words were not only comfort but motivation to go do the same for someone else. God blessed my life by allowing me to walk through his world for a short moment and I will forever be grateful. Thank you for everything Mr. Keels! You will be missed. Jennifer Assenza

My beautiful Soror Bessie and your precious family, please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of your beloved. Mr. Floyd Keels was a true GENTLEman and incredible leader, who touched many lives. May the peace of God sustain you now and in the days to come.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ•Šโค๏ธ๐Ÿ”บ

Floyd was a wonderful person. He was super intelligent yet very modest. When Floyd spoke, his words were like gold pieces coming forth. His words were full of love and wisdom. You would never know of his accomplishments because he never mentioned them. I always see him as a person befitting these words: "What God has for you, is for you and you will get it." He rose to the top of the business world and was highly highly respected. He was specially created by God and now he is back with Him. Family, my deepest sympathy. Floyd, rest in the arms of the Blessed Saviour, who created you as a special person. Love Carolyn Fleming

To the family of Mr. Floyd L Keels, I submit my sincere condolences and sympathy of love in honor of Floyd, and family, you were a true servant of the heavenly father and brother to many, as a former coworker Carolina Power Sumter SC , Mr. Keels I was so happy to have known you, and was endeared to meet his son, keep on praising God for a man well raised and blessed to have a life so inspiring, To Mrs. Bessie I met you later in life you are so sweet; great wife, and aunt to Desiree; Psalms 27:1--7 KJV; honest man, goals instilled military, engineer and servant well done; In Memory Ms JanieFloydHunter Hopkins SC

To the family and friends of Mr. Floyd Lee keels. My deepest condolence to the family. I pray that God will give you strength during this difficult time. Thank you cousin Bessie Lee, for sharing your amazing husband of so much wisdom and love with the rest of the world. You've done an excellent job,and all you could do,caring for him. God bless you all. Robby Lewis, Cousin Margaret lewis and family of new haven connecticut

Sending prayers and condolences to the Keels family..Desi Crosby and Linda Canty Pressley

Mr. Keels always said 'It is not what you say to someone, but how you make them feel that makes the difference'. Always a wise man! Thank you for everything you taught me and did for me. Your light still shines. Marion

To Deaconess Keels and family we are sending our sincere condolences and praying that God will provide you with the comfort and strength needed during this difficult time. Ronald & Carol Gailliard

Praying that God will comfort and strengthen you during this time of sorrow. Love, Priscilla Green โค๏ธ

To Mrs. Bessie and the bereaved family our thoughts and prayers are with you. So much I can say about Mr. Keels he was definitely an extraordinary man whom I admire. Jonathan Alford & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My father, Keels Brockington, thought the world of Mr. Keels. They became friends through the Lake Cutt Rotary Club. I, too, had the greatest respect for Mr. Keels.

To the family so glad to have known Floyd L. Keels, and be one of his coworkers and friend Carolina Power & Light, What a humble, honest, man, very encouraging to all and respectable; Rest on dear one, you were a true soldier, engineer and servant of Jesus Christ (Psalms 27:1-6 KJB) and leader to your son and family; Amen

Ms Bessie, We are so saddened to Hear about Mr Keels. Tony's entire Career at Santee Electric he Respected him and built a relationship with him.Mr Keels molded a lot of Employees but also built lasting Friendships. He will be Remembered! Tony &Gwynn Ann Powell

Our prayers are with our classmate and her family during this time of sorrow. We pray for strength that God will give you. We enjoyed Floyd when our class had reunions he surely will be missed. 6

Mr Keels was such a kind person, always having something positive to offer to lift someone else's spirits. He will truly be missed and remembered. With deepest condolences and prayers. Willie and Judith Bethune

Such a Kind and Sweet Spirit. My deepest Condolences to the Keel's Family.

Such a Beautiful Soul. My deepest condolences to the Keels Family. Cynthia M. Brown

My thoughts are with your family on Floyd's passing. It was a great pleasure to get to know him as a member of the FMU Board of Trustees. I would always look forward to seeing him and discussing genealogical research, family, and travels with him. He was truly a genuine and kind person, and very humble in spite of his remarkable accomplishments. I will truly miss our conversations and friendship, and I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing.

Sincerely, Mark Moore

Sending heartfelt condolences to you Mrs Bessie and family! Mr Floyd will be truly missed! Such an awesome neighbor that has always took the time out to share encouraging words of wisdom to both Derwin and I and each of our children! I pray that God comforts your heart and gives you peace and understanding in the days to come๐Ÿ’™

Rest easy Cuzzin love you. Tony Jackson

Rest easy Cuzzin

We are so sorry for your loss, Floyd will be truly missed . His faith in god and his kindness to everyone he met made him a very special person. I am truly blessed to know him as a neighbor and a friend. May God be with you and your family to help get you thru these hard times our prayers will be you !! Rickey and Debbie Poston

To: Mrs. Bessie Keels & Family, We extend our heartfelt sorrow ๐Ÿ’” unconditionalโ™ฅlove, prayers๐Ÿ™ peace ๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿ•Š๐Ÿค and deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Deacon Keels was a gentle giant whose presence stood quietly among the tallest trees, and a very kind soul who loved helping others. Our lives has truly been enriched because of his service to humanity as an ambassador for Jesus Christ. He will truly be missed.

Matthew 25:23 (NKJV), "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord."

R.I.P., Deacon Keels,

Brittany & Cathy

To my family ๐Ÿ’–. I will truly miss my big brother! I'm glad that he's at peace and resting with Jesus. I love you and always will.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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