Richard Keller

Richard Keller, 80, of Jonesboro and formerly of Blytheville, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Richard was born in Spartanburg, S.C., to Harold and Frances Whitlock Keller. He worked in maintenance at Baptist Hospital in Blytheville until retirement. Richard was a member of Ruddle Road Church of God in Blytheville and he played such a huge role in building the church. Since moving, he attended church at The Rock in Jonesboro. He was always looking for a project to complete and he loved woodworking, especially building furniture. Richard was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish with his best friend Bill Copeland and son-in-law Dennis. Richard was devoted to his church and his family, and always loved gathering with family during the holidays.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Hugh Keller; and sister, Ann Nix.

Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patsy Watson Keller of the home; children, Vicki Keller Isbell and her husband James of Water Valley, Miss., and Lori Keller Ellis and her husband Dennis of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Amber Van Dyke and her husband Josh, Blaine White and his wife Audra, Jeremy Ellis and his wife Holly and Emily Ellis; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Gary Keller and his wife Margaret of Spartanburg, S.C.; and sister, Joan Foster of Spartanburg, S.C.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 3, at 2:30 p.m. at Ruddle Road Church of God with Rev. Danny Pankey and Rev. Terry Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until service time at Ruddle Road Church of God. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.