Robert Dean Keller

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Robert Dean Keller, 71, of McMurry Road, Passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his residence. A native of Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Childers Keller. He was working at Baldor after he retired from KOSA formally Fiber Industries after 36 years of employment. He enjoyed his weekly games of cards with his buddies. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Elaine Watkins and Pat Warren.

SURVIVED: He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ann Emory Keller of the home; two daughters, Robin Gunter and husband Chad, Deana Keller, and step daughter, Pam Toney and husband Jeff all of Kings Mountain; one sister, Susie Clary of Shelby; five grandchildren, Shannon Messer and husband Bruce, John Vincent Keller, Tad Keller, Chad Gunter, Jr., Jordan Toney and wife Rose; four great grandchildren, Skylar Howard, Shalee Messer, Waylon Messer, and Ezra Toney; last but not least, his four legged buddy, Fluff.

SERVICES: Funeral Service will be held 2 pm Monday in the chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

CLERGY: Rev. Tracy Sullens

INTERNMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made in Mr. Kellers name to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28152

FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain