Paul Rodger Keyes, Sr.

Paul Rodger Keyes, Sr., 81, was born on March 7, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Elwell Otis Keyes and Lavinia Ruth Keyes (Charlan). He passed away on July 27, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina at Wake Medical Center surrounded by a loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, Erlinda Keyes (Fuentebella), of nearly 11 years. Additionally he is survived by his son’s Paul Rodger Keyes, Jr. of The Colony, TX, David Michael Keyes of Atlanta, GA, Mark Christopher Keyes of Findley, OH; daughter Mary Caroline Robinson of Acworth, GA; brother Hugh Keyes of Jackson, MI; stepdaughter Jennifer (Nathan) Orendain of Holly Springs, NC; grandchildren Warren Goff Brown of Brighton, MI, Jason Alexander Brown of Marietta, GA, Suzanna Keyes of New Orleans, LA, Linda Keyes of Oakland, CA, Christina Keyes of Parkton, NC, and Justine Orendain of Holly Springs, NC and great-grandchildren Erin Rose Brown, Griffin Alexander Brown, Darion Keyes, Jazmyn Fiel, Kailyn Keyes, Shayera Keyes, Raymond Keyes, Trevion Keyes and William Keyes.

Paul entered active duty service in the United States Air Force on May 12, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. He was discharged as an Airman Basic in 1954 working primarily as a Jet Engine Mechanic Apprentice. At the time of his discharge he was entitled to wear the National Defense Service Medal. Paul was a Master Mason and a devoted member of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church along with Erlinda.

A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 2:00 PM with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM that is open to the public. Pastor Tim Bunn will be officiating over the service. Military honors will be presented at the church by the United States Air Force Honor Guard from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias. 

Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.