Clarence Melvin Keithley, Sr. Aberdeen, Maryland Obituary

Clarence Melvin Keithley, Sr.

Clarence Melvin Keithley, Sr. of Aberdeen died Saturday, January 14 at Harford Memorial Hospital. He was 88. Born in Havre de Grace, MD he was the son of the late George M. & Gladys E. (Litzinger) Keithley and husband of the late Nance L. Keithley who died in 2015. A business owner, Mr. Keithley owned and operated Keithley's Citgo, Mel's 66, D &E Auto Service and Keithley's Transmission all in Aberdeen. A lifetime member of both the American Legion Post 128 and the VFW Post 10028, he was also involved in the Aberdeen Lions Club and was an Aberdeen Police Auxiliary. He is survived by his sons, Clarence "Melvin" Keithley, Jr. and wife Tina of Sumrall, Miss., Don Keithley and wife Sandy of Aberdeen and George Keithley of Aberdeen; daughters, Valerie Wilkerson of Westminster and Mary "Annette" Keithly-Briney and husband Rick of Churchville; brothers, Harold Keithley, Sr. of Zephyrhills, FL and Douglas Keithley, Sr. of Bel Air; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents he was predeceased by his sister, Doris Maines. A visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Friday, January 20 from 4-7pm with a funeral service to begin at 6:00pm. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001
April 19, 1928 - January 14, 201704/19/192801/14/2017
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Tonna Ball
March 17, 2017
Dear Valerie, Melvin, Donny, Georgie, Nettie, and Families, I am so sorry for your huge loss. I am also sorry that I wasn't aware (as with your Mom), that your Dad had passed until now. They were my Godparents and I'll never forget the good times together with all of you... Continue Reading
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Sandy
March 3, 2017
Oh Melvin...I waited on purpose to jot down my feelings for you. You accepted me from day 1 as a daughter, not a daughter in law. You were the kindest, gentlest, most loving man I believe I've even known. Just last week I was watching the traffic go by our house, and exp... Continue Reading
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Larry &Lisa Green
January 24, 2017
Rest in peace Melvins you will be missed by your family and friends in Aberdeen
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Deborah Ann Stearn Mayhew
January 20, 2017
Jim & I send our love & deepest sympathy.Melvin was a very good friend of our Daddy (Kenny). Melvin probably stopped in at dad's house 3-5 days a week. Visited him in the hospital. He brought daddy goodies every now & then. Melvin was always concerned about everyone. Lif... Continue Reading
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Richard G Ball
January 18, 2017
Sorry for your loss
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Mark DeUnger, Micheal Alamo, Rashad Hannah, Cheryl Clayton and AFGE Local 1922
January 18, 2017
Expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering a prayer, that God above will comfort you and ease the loss you bear.
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James & Judy Testerman
January 18, 2017
Keithley Family. Judy and I are sorry to hear of the passing of Melvin, he was a good guy and a good friend for over 40 years, he spent a lot of time riding with me and Max while we were on Patrol with the Police Department Thoughts & Prayers to your Family during this m... Continue Reading
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Tina
January 17, 2017
Dad, You were the Greatest Father in law! You know you & Mom will be watching over us and we can still talk nothing stopping that unless your to busy watching over all your loved ones We all I promise will all behave if not you can smack whoever cross there head ! For Re... Continue Reading
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Melvin Keithley Jr
January 17, 2017
Dad I love you and you were a great father to me I will miss your phone calls and our long talks and you will always be in Tina & my hearts Never Never say Goodbye but see you later Dad
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