Pastor Ira Ray Keller

He faithfully served as a pastor at multiple churches for 44 years. While pastoring, he also worked for the West Virginia Department of Education Print Shop, from which he retired after 42 years of dedicated service. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, proudly serving for four years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Melba; his children, Melissa (Paul) Argenziano, Christopher Keller, and Joshua (Holly) Keller; and his grandchildren, Bari Keller, Ian Jackson, Zachariah Keller, Vito Argenziano, Cheyenne Francis, and Paige Hinton. He is also survived by his siblings, Beulah (Bobby) Wentz, Roger (Linda) Keller, Brenda (Dana) Clay, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Keller, and his grandson, Ezekiel Ray Keller.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 AM Thursday December 4, 2025, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden with Pastor Greg Stover officiating. Ed Durham and Frank Keller will also be speaking. Burial with Military Rites will follow at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar.

A visitation with family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday December 3, 2025, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Hubbard Hospice House for their compassionate and loving care during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311.

The online guest book can be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.