February 14, 1952 - June 19,2012
Beloved father, husband, and close friend to many. He succumbed to his lengthy battle against
Leukemia with loved ones by his side at the Moffitt Cancer Center.
He was born in Teaneck, NJ to parents Marion and Richard Keel. Tom graduated from
High Point High School in1970. He served as a United States Marine for two years, prior to
marrying Alice Stoll in 1977.
Tom was preceded in death by his father, Richard, his step-father, Joseph, his maternal
grandmother Susan, his paternal grandmother, Helen, and is survived by his loving wife,
of 35 years Alice; daughters, Kelly and Katie; sons-in-law Steven and Tristan; grandchildren,
Joshua, Kaitlyn and Gabriella; his mother Marion; his sister, Sue and her children, Meghan
and Scott; and his beloved dog Marley.
A Memorial service will be held at the Port Charlotte Church of the Nazarene by pastor
Bret Massey, Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Please visit the online tribute for James Thomas "Tom" Keel II at www.kays-ponger.com
Arrangements by Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and cremation service. Port
Charlotte Chapel.
