Donaldson Robert 'Dewey' Keels, age 87, of Gallipolis, died Tuesday evening January 16,2007 at his residence. Born June 22, 1919 in Rio Grande, son of the late Thurman and Pearl Howell Keels. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by two brothers, and five sisters.
Don was a retired supervisor for the Ohio Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) where he worked for over 40 years. He was a United States Army Veteran, and a graduate of Rio Grande High School.
He is survived by his wife: Margaret Elizabeth Hill Keels, who he married on October 29, 1949. Daughter: Deidra Keels of San Franciso, CA.
Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday January 19, 2007 at Pine Street Cemetery. A procession will form at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home at 10:45 P.M. on Friday. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Gallia County Senior Center 1157 St. Rt. 160 Gallipolis, Ohio 45631.
