John Henry Keever Jr.

John Henry Keever Jr., 91, of Gastonia, passed away on December 5, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born on December 12, 1927, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late John Henry Keever Sr. and Rhoda Wooten Keever. John was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church where he was active in the Golden Age Club. He retired from Fiber Control. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 71 years, Virginia Keever; son, Rick Keever (Martha); daughters, Deloris Lineman, and Teresa Wylie; grandchildren, Dawn Martin (Tim), Rae Saine (David), Ricky Keever Jr. (Melissa), Ben Keever, Nina Mcarn, Kathy Spurling, Karen Leopard, Ryan Oakley (Charlie), and Leah DeLuzio; 17 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Kathy Ann Keever, Betty Sue Spurling, and his sisters. A funeral service, officiated by Pastors Darin and John Gibbs, will be held 2 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at First Free Will Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Gaston Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, 2316 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 or Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. A guest book is available to sign online at www.greenefuneral.com