Alonzo Keys, Sr.

I remember being a young girl and hearing the Silvertones practice at the Christian Band of Benevolence Hall across the street from my house. I use to ease in just to get a close up. Mr. Alonzo Keys had that perfectly high-pitched voice that was as smooth as silk. When I moved back to Panama City in 2017 and joined St. John, he came up to me one Sunday and whispered a word of encouragement to me that blew me away. I will never forget those words. Rest easy Mr. Alonzo Keys. My prayers and condolences to the family.💙💙💙

When my grandmother passed away (Nettie Murphy) Mr Keys came by with a cooler of fish. He told my uncles what ever we needed to let him know. Mr Keys got on me one time because I call myself "skipping" school. He took me right back and checked me in and told Mr Bowers I was skipping lmbo. He truly was a great man Bay Ave will not be the same when I come home😪🥲 Rest Well Mr. Keys

James and Monica Clark San Antonio Tx

This is such a a great loss for me! He played a very important part of my early life! May God continue to bless you all during this time of sorrow.

Preach was like a second father to me, to my three brothers Bookie, Straw and Ant, love you brothers sending my prayers and condolences to you and just know he's resting with Jean now. love you Fam. BEEV

Preach was like a second father to me, to my three brothers Bookie, Straw and Ant, love you brothers sending my prayers and condolences to you and just know he's resting with Jean now. love you Fam.

Family, We Thank You and Pray God's Grace during this time. The Banks Family

Prayers and condolences to the family of this fine gentleman. May he Rest In Peace. — Melvin F. Kent if Smyrna, GA and family.

Prayers and condolences to the family of this wonderful gentleman, may he Rest In Peace. Melvin F. Kent and family of Smyrna, GA

My prayers and condolences to Mr. Keys family. He will be missed.

Our Condolence and Prayers to the Keys family. Alonzo will truly be missed by all who knew Him.

Tommy & Mae Murphy

Another Leaf Has Fallen another soul has gone. But still we have God's promises, in every robin's song. For he in heaven singing new song would aways ask Mr. Keys hit me note smile and song will miss his kindness. Love Samantha Boyd and family.

My Condolence to the Keys Family.🙏🏽 From: Kajar Lambert

Our deepest condolences to the Keys Family.will be praying for you. Mr and Mrs Joe Lee Coleman.

Growing up in St John I always respected Mr Keys ! He was always that guy that just gave love from everywhere ! And could fry some fish ! He will be sorely missed by every life he touched . My condolences to the Keys Family! Cortney J Washington

Sending our condolences and love from the NOBLES FAMILY. Love you all.

May God bless and keep you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jackie Givens-Fultz Ft. Washington Md

Mr.Keys has always been connected to the Nobles family when I was little all the gospel singings my mom and daddy sang he was also singing his voice just lifted my spirit even as a young girl I will miss that beautiful spirit and smile we are family Alonzo Jr and Anthony St. Strawberry I love you all Teresa Nobles and Nobles Family sending hugs and prayers

I remember Mr. Keys having a beautiful melodious voice when he sang with the Silvertones. Now he's singing in heaven. RIP Mr. Keys. 💛🙏💛🙏💛

My Condolences to the Keys Family From Carsella B. Prince and Family.

My condolences and love goes out to the family🙏🏾

The entire Walter & Juanita Bowers family mourns and celebrates Bro. Alonzo-

The Silvertones are together again!

My what a beautiful soul.PRior to accepting Jesus as my Savior I was a struggling teenager. A childhood filled with the challenges of growing in family with eight children trying to survive on a salesman salary. Us older kids all went to work at the restaurant at a very early age. Many memories from those early but the one that stood out in my mind was the night I decided to run away from home. My plan was to catch the Bay Line railroad out of town. The plan was aborted as soon as I heard the scurry of a critter in the corner of the box car I had jumped into. As I aborted this plan I found myself a taxi to Alonzo's house. When he and AlonzoJr returned home that night I was on there. I will never forget his sweet spirit n Godly comforting words at this pivitol moment in my life. I love you so 💗 RIP Hugs Alonzo n Anthony until I see y'all! Blessings Tammy

Mr. Keys was a wonderful man and will truly be missed. I loved seeing his smile everyday at work and loved hearing his prayers.

Sending love and prayers to my family from Pontiac, MI. Celebrating the life of a tremendous Uncle! And you wouldn't expect anything less from a Keys a great family and his legacy lives on!❤️

Oh I feel an empty place in my inside,I'm glad I did get to see him a good while ago. He was one fellow I always really was glad to see. I used to deliver goods from Institutional Dist. Geneva and filled in as salesman for Frank Messer. I will always remember him with that great smile.

To Alonzo and Anthony and family,

Your father was an inspiration to many in this community. I feel privileged to have known him. No matter how busy he was he always had a smile for me and my family when we saw him in town or at the restaurant; and we all know how hard he worked. He always had a smile for Kiwanians and others that dropped by to see him when he dedicated so many mornings to our Kiwanis Pancake Days for many years. I will miss being able to tell patrons of pancake days that they "better get some more pancakes because not many people get to eat pancakes cooked by Chef Alonzo Keys!" He surprised me once when he sang at a nephew's funeral...for a moment I thought I was listening to Aaron Neville. Alonzo has moved on to a better place, and we will miss him. Dale Cronwell, Panama City, FL

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