Bob lead a colorful life and made life long friends wherever he went. He was one of the “Atomic Marines” that took part in the first nuclear testing experiments in the Bikini Islands. He worked for a short time in law enforcement before changing to a career in construction management. He retired as an executive from Sully Miller Contracting Company after deciding it was time to sail south from Long Beach, California and explore the countries of Central and South America. Bob and his wife Joan settled in Palm Bay, Florida after more than a decade of sailing with the Corsair Yacht Club.
Bob was active in his local community; advocating for military veterans and a member of the Fraternal Orders of Eagles and Moose. He is survived by his wife Joan and eight children: Becky, Cheryl, Robert, Jim, Lisa, Tracy, Phillip, and Damon, two sisters: Barbara and CoraLee, 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
He will be interred with military honors at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 12:30 P.M
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com for the Keith family.
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