Ernest Phillip Keel

Ernest Phillip Keel, Sr., 80, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, TN. He was born on November 22, 1927 in Alliance, NC to the late Ernest and Leona Hunnings Keel.

He was a foreman with Fluor Daniels Construction in Carrollton, GA until he retired after 30 years of service.

He loved doing woodwork and spent many hours in his workshop building crafts with deep pride.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Caho Keel of Kingsport, TN; two daughters, Olivia Mae Stevens and husband, James; Barbara Jean Ballard and husband, Danny of Kingsport; one son, Bruce Earl Keel of Hudson, FL; three sisters, Iris Dixon of Grantsboro, Frances Wilkinson of Hubert, and June Teal of Bayboro; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 28th at Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Bowen officiating. Interment will follow immediately in Sandhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance, North Carolina.