Rev. Frank Keels

Rev. Francis “Frank” Craig Keels, 65, passed away November 5, 2016. A native of Pinewood, South Carolina, he was a son of Sarah Reid Keels of Pinewood, South Carolina and the late W.R. Keels, Jr. Rev. Keels was a retired Southern Baptist Minister having served the following churches: Spears Creek Baptist Church, Columbia; Ashley Heights Baptist Church, North Charleston; Hopewell Baptist Church, Parkers Ferry, South Carolina; Cheraw Baptist Church, Cheraw; First Baptist Church, Morrisville, North Carolina; Clearview Baptist Church, Charleston; Westside Baptist Church, Greenwood; Rosewood Baptist Church, Columbia; Cornerstone Baptist Church, St. Cloud, Florida; and Abner Creek Baptist Church, Greer. He was the founder of Frank Keels Evangelistic Association, served on the Board of South Carolina Baptist Convention and Greer Baptist Association. Rev. Keels served as an International Missionary in Africa, Indonesia, Korea and Russia. He was a member of Burnsview Baptist Church, Greer. Also surviving are his wife, Kathy Hair Keels of the home; two sons, Dr. Josh Keels (Sarah) of Duncan and Dr. Robbie Keels (Tara) of Greer; two brothers, Rey Keels (Barbara) of Pinewood, South Carolina and Billy Keels (Linda) of Columba; five sisters, Ginger Reyes (Patricio) of Washington, Ellen Goodroe (David) of Dacula, Georgia Sally Mewborne (Jim) of Swansea, Pat Keels of Sumter, and Shand Johnson (Steve) of Proctorville, North Carolina; and six grandchildren, Austin, Harrison, Asher, Easton, Griffin, and Graham Keels. Rev. Keels was predeceased by one brother, MSgt. Harry Keels. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Burnsview Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Tim Huckaby, Rev. Steve Vasser, Dr. John Cashwell, and Rev. Herbert Brown. Burial will follow in Abner Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held immediately after the graveside service at Abner Creek Baptist Church Sanctuary. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to Burnsview Baptist Church Building Fund, 9690 Reidville Road, Greer, South Carolina 29651. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Rev. Frank Keels

November 16, 1950 - November 5, 2016