James (Jim) C. Keeley Sr. 72, of Sanford, MI, passed away peacefully after battling a brief illness, on August 3rd, 2016. He was born on May 15, 1944 to Rufus and Mary Pauline (DeGeer) Keeley in Midland, Michigan.
He graduated from Midland High School in 1963 and served four years in the United States Air Force, where he spent time as an instructor on Chanute Air Force base in Rantoul, IL, and was honorably discharged in 1968. After returning to Midland, MI, in 1983 where his children were raised, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Education from Ferris State University in 1987. He worked in the plant for the Dow Chemical Company until his retirement in 1999.
Jim was quite the handyman and enjoyed his woodworking and the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing, tinkering around the house and took great pride in having the best looking lawn on the block. Jim also volunteered his time as an Assistant Scoutmaster with his sons' Boy Scout troop.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Sue (Markham) Keeley, Carol Puckett of Champaign, IL, his ex-wife and mother of their two sons Jason (Dawn) Keeley of Urbana, IL, and Jamie (Kathy) Keeley of Ann Arbor, MI, brothers Nehil (Kay) Keeley of Sanford, MI, and Bob (Nada) Keeley of Midland, MI, and many nieces and nephews. He also was a grandfather to, Carter, Carly and Hayden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Mary Keeley.
A memorial to celebrate the life of Jim will be held on Saturday August 20th, at the Wilson Miller Funeral Home in Midland, MI. There will be a visitation for all from 12:00-1:30 with the memorial service immediately following. He will then be laid to rest with military honors provided by the Midland Area Veterans and the United States Air Force Honor Guard at Midland Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation, please consider the Toni and Trish House, 4699 11 Mile Rd, Auburn, MI, as this is where he found peace in his final days.
SERVICES Visitation
Saturday, August 20, 2016
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Wilson MILLER Funeral Home
4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640
Memorial Service
Saturday, August 20, 2016
1:30 PM
Wilson MILLER Funeral Home
4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640
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