WINTER HAVEN - Bobbie Joe Keys, age 67, of Winter Haven, FL died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 due to a stroke.
He was born January 4, 1945 in Lake City, TN, the son of Arthur William Keys, Sr., and Anna Lee Hawkins Keys. He was a drywall and plaster specialist as well as a sub and building contractor. As a youth he served as a ranch hand with Latte Maxey. He was of The Jehovah's Witness faith. Bobbie was a very devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by his son James Clinton Keys and daughter Amber R. Keys. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Martha S. Keys, mother-in-law: Edna Webb, Winter Haven, daughter: Nicole Keys Fryzel (Michael), VT, brother: Jimmy Woodall (Karen), TN, sister: Brenda Kennedy, TN, grandchildren: Clayton, Chance, Emily, Alex, Jordan, Dustin, Jadon and Lilly, and great granddaughter Abigail.
Memorial Services are Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11:00 am at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation and Ronald McDonald House.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ott-laughlin.com
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