Obituary of James Joseph McKeever

McKEEVER, JAMES JOSEPH, 90 Ocklawaha - James Joseph McKeever, 90, a 35-year resident Ocklawaha, FL, went quietly home to heaven on November 28 while under the loving care of his family. A devoted husband and father of eight, he was the son of James A. and Louise (Dargan) McKeever of Randolph, NY. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 68 years, Frances Merribel (Hitchiner) McKeever; sons Dennis McKeever (Sharon) of Leesburg, Richard McKeever (Ruth) of Ocklawaha, John McKeever of White Sulphur Springs, WV, and Michael McKeever (Roseann) of Stuart, FL and daughters Merri-Lou McKeever (Les Medall) of Rochester, NY and Suzanne Fisher (Dave) of Ocoee, FL. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas, of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Patricia and his brother Gerald McKeever of Gowanda, NY. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grands and great-greats as well as loving friends too many to mention, especially their lifelong fellow adventurers and best friends, Maxine and Ken Peterson. A devoutly spiritual man, he was one of the founders of both Our Lady of Victory Catholic church in Frewsburg and St. Joseph of the Forest in Silver Springs. He was a 38-year employee of the U.S. Post Office in Jamestown, NY, where he was a supervisor for 20 years. After moving to Florida from Frewsburg, NY, he spent many years as a Meal on Wheels volunteer. He was a World War II veteran and an avid ham radio operator for decades. A message to them: CQ WA member, wd4dpa, is now a "silent key." The world has lost a very kind and generous gentle man who was much loved and is missed dearly already. Online condolences may be sent to www.hiers-baxley.com. Arrangements under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview.