Kirby Lee Keller, age 91, of Mt. Airy, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at his residence.
Born in Habersham County on July 23, 1932, he was a son of the late Curtis Crawford “Doc” Keller and Margaret Evans Keller. Mr. Keller was a member and former deacon of Mt. Airy Baptist Church and, for the last 12 years, has made and given others 1,500 wooden crosses, sharing his testimony and his love for God. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and locally was a member of the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Roy Lee Keller and siblings, Ruth Loudermilk and Curtis Keller.
Surviving are wife, Joann Anderson Keller of Mt. Airy; son and daughter-in-law, Victor & Cheryl Keller of Franklin, NC; daughter-in-law, Sue Keller of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Aubrey Keller and Wendy Fouts; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Louvene Chitwood of Mt. Airy and Mildred Goolsby of Cleveland; brothers, JP Keller and Ted Keller both of Mt. Airy.
A memorial service will be planned soon.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.habershamcrematory.com.
Habersham Crematory (678-617-2210) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
