William “Billy” Grant Keeter

March 2, 1955 - January 2, 2020

03/02/1955 - 01/02/2020

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Cemetery
Sunday January 05, 2020
Sunnyside Cemetery
4764 US-258
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
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Visitation
Sunday January 05, 2020
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Hope Free Will Baptist Church
8772 NC Highway 258 South
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
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Service
Sunday January 05, 2020
3:00 pm
Hope Free Will Baptist Church
8772 NC Highway 258 South
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
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William “Billy” Grant Keeter, age 64, of Scotland Neck, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville.

He was born on March 2, 1955 to Robert and Patricia Keeter. Billy was married to Sally Byrum on May 31, 1985. Billy is a member of Hope Free Will Baptist Church in Scotland Neck. He loved fishing, cooking, and NASCAR Racing. Billy loved riding his side kick, “Biggie”, around in his Jeep. Billy worked as a mechanic with Bass Repair until having to retire due to health issues. He loved his grandchildren and they were his life.

In addition to his parents Billy was preceded in death by his brother, Redmond “Boochie” Keeter.

Billy is survived by his beloved wife, Sally Keeter; his son, William Michael Keeter and wife Lee Ann of Winterville; his daughters, Cheryl Lynn Wingard of Indian Trail and Melissa Byrum Eskew of Rocky Mount; his brother, Robert “Bobby” Keeter and wife Terry of Scotland Neck; three granddaughters, Brianna Eskew of Rocky Mount, Taylor Eskew of Rocky Mount, and Gracie Wingard of Indian Trail; two grandsons, Stanley Wingard of Indian Trail and Abel Keeter of Winterville; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Hope Free Will Baptist Church in Scotland Neck.  A celebration of life funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m., with Rev. Johnny Hudson officiating.  Interment will be at Sunnyside Cemetery in Scotland Neck.

Flowers are welcome.

Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service in Scotland Neck is handling the arrangements for the Keeter family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting letchworthsykesfs.com.

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Bruce and Sue Davis
4 years ago

Bobby and families,
We are so very sorry to hear about you losing your brother. I pray God will bless you all and that your memories of childhood and years after will always keep you close to him and the love you shared. God Bless you all and our prayers are with you.

Steve McKinsey
4 years ago

Sorry to hear about the loss of a good man and friend. Rock and I worked in tobacco fields on his father’s farm with his two brothers and my brother we were about 15 years old at the time . We had some fun but most of the time it was hot sticky work . We were good friends I would go to his house some weekends and we would drive his dads pick-up all over the farm . Sally tried her best to keep Rock straight but those of us who know him it was a hard job lol but they loved each other very much . Rock I am going to miss see you and talking to you when we saw each other up town everyone who has had you in their lives is going to miss you but I take comfort in knowing you now are in a better place no more pain rest in piece my good friend!! Sally and Bobby and the rest of his family if Phyllis and I can do anything for you please let us know and God hold y’all in his healing arms doing this trying time . God Bless all of you!!!

Roland W Edwards
4 years ago

Billy was a good man and loyal friend. He used to keep me laughing so hard I would be sore the next day. We shared an apartment at Cooke’s Apartmentts in the early 80’s. We had many adventures and laughs. I’m sure he will be sorely missed.
May our Heavenly Father comfort his family and loved ones. RIP my friend.

Betty Keeter Howell
4 years ago

My dear Sally, Michael and Bobby my prayers go up for you all. God be with you all. I will miss “Rock” a lot. Last couple of times I saw him, his concern was for me and Daniel and how we were doing. I knew the empathy he was feeling for me and Daniel. I love all my family and love them irregardless. I will miss him, and so will many others. I recall when we cousins were growing up and out in their front yard playing British Bulldog ‘til past dark and you couldn’t see 5 foot in front of you. We have some of the best childhood memories and some sweet sincere memories too. 2020 was the year the Lord brought your body out of the pain you had been going through. Although, we would love for you to still be here with us, I don’t think any of us would want you to go through these health scares again. May you be in peace now as we will remember you fondly with love.

Jennie Hodge
4 years ago

I am so sorry to hear this. May God give you the strength to get through this. I know how much you loved him. May God be with you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike & Beverly Avery
4 years ago

So sorry for your loss Sally, Mike and I have known Billy many years. You and your family are in our prayers. May God give you peace and understanding in this time of heartache.

Laura
4 years ago

Sally so sorry for your loss. I have known Billy for a long time. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Douglas T Pickette
4 years ago

Billy it is hard to believe you are gone so soon. Rest in Peace brother and classmate. Betting you and Boothchie will be hanging out together again one day.

Connie Denton Cotten
4 years ago

I am so shocked to hear this, my heart breaks for Sally and Bobby and the rest of the family. He’s been a friend of mine for many years I loved him and Sally. I know he had many more who loved him. He was well know here in S.N. as his brothers. I have seen many of my friends go to soon. I heard a friend say once it’s not the dying that bad, it’s not seeing them anymore, that is true for us all. I will miss you Billy, and the rest of us, and biggy. May God bless you and be with you through this terrible loss. I will be praying for the family. I love you Billy bowls.

Sonia Bass
4 years ago

He was like a brother to me.would always stop at the shop to say hello and see everyone .