Walt Keever

Walt Keever
1931-2015

Dallas- Walter P. Keever, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 14, 2015 at his residence with his loving family at his side

He was born in Catawba County, NC on December 26, 1931 to the late Lonnie Mae and David Canton Keever

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Mamie Simms and Virginia Kanipe and brother, William H. Keever

Walt was a loving husband, Dad and Pawpaw that will be missed greatly! He worked in Burlington and High Shoals Mills for many years and later retired from J.P. Stevens after 37 years of dedicated service. Walt was a member of Community Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and loved going to church. Walt enjoyed camping and gardening.

Left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 60 years, Yvonne Friday Keever; daughter, Carol Keever Rhyne and husband Mike; grandson, Cameron Rhyne and fiancé Farran Foolbright; Brother, "Red" Kenneth Keever and wife Lovenia; Several nieces, nephews and many friends

Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, October 16th at Community Baptist Church

Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 17th at Community Baptist Church with Reverend Matt Seagle and Reverend Roy Barbee officiating

Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park, Garden of Hope Section with the releasing of the doves

The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Gaston Hospice and her wonderful caregivers, Cindi Mitchell, Tammy Rhyne, Amy Broughton and Kim Lee

Memorials may be made to Community Baptist Church, 823 Dallas Stanley Highway, Dallas, NC 28034 and /or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Post Office Box 318, Memphis, TN 38101

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.