Mr. McKeithan was born February 20, 1943. Bob grew up in Bolivia and was a veteran of the US Army. He been an electrician and had worked building piers from Topsail to Myrtle Beach.
Survivors include his daughter Robin Furnier and husband Brent; three grandchildren, Tyler Furnier and wife Olivia, Austin Furnier, and Felicia Furnier; three great-grandchildren; a sister Lee Sutton; two brothers Patrick McKeithan and Timothy McKeithan; longtime friend Jennifer Harren and her two daughters. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert McKeithan, Sr. and Evelyn Lewis McKeithan; and a son Michael Cory McKeithan.
A celebration of life service will be held Monday, July 6, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel. In accordance with the governor's executive order, social distancing and facial coverings will be required.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhtie.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
