Mitchell Edward “Eddie” Keel, 81, of Dover, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.
He was a born in St. Louis Saturday, December 20, 1941, the beloved son of William and Inez Keel. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister: Mary Ann Vick.
Eddie had illnesses as a young child causing him to have a speech impairment. Despite this, Eddie made friends everywhere he went.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with family and friends.
He was baptized at the age of 14 and later rededicated his life to the Lord at 75 years old. Most recently, he attended the Dover Church of Christ.
At a young age, Eddie worked for LBL helping to build campgrounds. He spent many years working at O’Neal Keatts Sawmill and other local sawmills. Eddie’s sense of humor and happy-go-lucky personality will be greatly missed.
Eddie is survived by his brothers: Billy Keel, of Dover, Tennessee, Bobby Keel, of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Mike Keelm of Dover, Tennessee; and brother-in-law: Dean Vick, of Bumpus Mills, Tennessee; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Anglin Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Heflin Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. with Bro. Terrance Cottle officiating. Those serving as pallbearers are Jimmy Keel, Randy Keel, Robby Keel, Dylan Keel, Eugene Keel and Mitchell Keel.
Arrangements are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Home, Dover, Tennessee, and online condolences may be made at anglinfuneralhome.com.