Obituary of Robert "Bob" Keffer February 15, 1933 - October 18, 2024

Robert “Bob” Keffer was born February 15, 1933 in Big Creek, West Virginia and passed October 18, 2024 at home in Kirbyville.

He graduated from West Virginia Tech in 1958 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He and Judy were married January 1, 1955 in Kanawha County, WV. They were happily married for over 69 years. They had 4 children, Teresa Blevins of Beaumont; Bobbi Holder and George of Kirbyville; Mark Keffer and Betty of Nederland; and Curtis Keffer and Tania of Florida; 11 grandchildren, Michael Halliburton and Tina; Toni Korman and Kevin; Nick Halliburton and Jamie; Rodney Holder and Jennifer; Jody Harlen; Jordan Welch and Matt; Jesse Keffer; Dustin Keffer; Krisha Keffer; Kourtney Prosperie and Adam; and Morgan Raines; and 16 great grandchildren. They also had multiple others that came into their lives they considered “family’”.

He worked for B.F. Goodrich/Bayer in West Virginia, Ohio, TN and Texas.

He loved his time serving in the Masonic Lodge and Shriner’s. He received his Master Mason in 1978 and his Nobles of Mystic Shrine in 1979. Bob held multiple positions in his 40 years with the Mason’s. While doing this Bob also participated with the Shriner’s riding the mini cycles in numerous parades for several years.

Some of Bob’s special interests with family and friends were fishing, hunting, cook-outs, family gatherings, traveling with Judy and of course Sunday football by rooting for his favorite team ….. the Dallas Cowboys.

During Bob’s golden years he enjoyed his quiet time … doing puzzles and playing rummy with family and friends. He loved watching Westerns, listening to the radio while he rocked on the front porch with a glass of wine.

As his children and grandchildren can attest to, he was a strict disciplinarian, but what amazing and valued life lessons they learned.

Although Bob will be missed, he will live in our hearts forever. He and Judy are together again in Heaven.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Neolin Keffer; wife, Judy Keffer; and a sister, Betty Keffer Farrell.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Tuesday, October 22 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with military graveside Honors to follow at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am prior to services.