Ralph L. Keyes Jr.

Born January 27, 1955 in Harrisonburg, he was the son of the late Ralph Lindy Keyes, Sr. and Kay (Crowe) Keyes. On July 2, 1976 he married Kerry Townley. The two shared 46 enduring years of marriage together.

Over the years, he worked as a mechanic for Ford, Wayne-Tex, Mohawk and finally as a painter for Daikin prior to retirement. Throughout his life, he served his country, community and family in countless ways.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, David Scott Keyes.

Survivors include his loving wife, Kerry T. Keyes of Waynesboro; son, Timothy Keyes and wife, Jen; daughter, Elizabeth Keyes; grandchildren, Gideon Keyes and Finley Keyes; and two sisters, Linda Strickler and husband, James, and Dorothy “DeAnn” Massie and husband, Donnie.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 W. Main St., Waynesboro.

Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Glen Holman officiating. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro.