Mr. Billy L. Keheley, 88, of Marietta, GA passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born on December 31, 1929 in Blackwell, GA to the late William M. and Callie Shaw Keheley. He was a graduate of Acworth High School. In February of 1952, Billy married the love of his life, Susie Latham Keheley and they spent 65 wonderful years together.
Billy served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. Throughout Billy’s career in the Air Force, they lived in several cities, later returning home to Marietta. Billy spent the majority of his professional career at the Kodak Company. He was a member of the Woodstock Masonic Lodge for over 65 years and was a chaplain for several years. He was a member of the Al Sihah Shrine Temple in Macon and a 32° Scottish Rite Mason. Billy was a lifelong devout Christian and had a heart for others. He was an active member of Harmony Grove Baptist Church and in his later years also attended East Cobb Baptist Church. He was a man of many talents. He enjoyed woodworking, often making gifts for friends and family. His gardening skills were known far and wide as Billy produced one of the finest vegetable gardens around year after year. He was a friend to all, a compassionate and generous man who was much loved and will be sorely missed.
He leaves behind his sister, Margaret Keheley Minter (C.L.); brother, Robert C. Keheley (Jan); sister-in-law Janie Walker (Riley); and nieces and nephews, DeeAnn Keheley Armfield (Horace), Michelle Clement (Jamie), Sarah Cobb, Regina Isaacs (Steve), Randy Keheley, Pam Keheley Drewry, David Latham, Ricky Latham (Cindy), Vernon Latham (Brandi), Victor Latham (Sheila), Dennis Minter (Gail), Ann Parish (Ron) and Renee Westbrook (Ernest).
The funeral services will be Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel of Woodstock Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 5-8pm and April 19, 2018 at 10:30am at the funeral home. The family request, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Billy's honor to Harmony Grove Baptist Church, 4207 Shallowford Rd, Marietta, Georgia 30062 - (770) 587-0636, East Cobb Baptist Church, 1940 Shallowford Rd, Marietta, Georgia 30066 - (770) 928-2233, or Vitas Healthcare, 1575 Northside Dr NW Ste 375, Atlanta, Georgia 30318 - (404) 843-6500.
Condolences may be expressed at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com.
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