of Mountain View, AR
July 7, 1939 - May 8, 2018
Preston L. Keel, of Mountain View, born July 7, 1939 in Shawnee, OK, departed this Earth on May 8, 2018.
He was the son of Carson Keel and Amanda Fay Henshaw Keel.
He was a loyal, loving, and faithful husband to his wife of 31 years, Teresa. Throughout their time together, they enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing the Blue River, the White River, and the Little Red, as well as Lake Texoma. Later in their years together, Teresa taught Preston how to dance. They enjoyed dancing the two-step and waltzing at the Legion in Mountain View and also at Melbourne and Heber Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jack Keel and Albert Waller.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Teresa. He was a loving father to 5 children, Tami Lairson, Brian S. Keel, Preston J. Keel, Danielle Keel, and Carson Keel, with 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by brother Bill Keel, sister Betty Stephens, and forever friend of more than 70 years, Dewayne Howard.
Preston was a devoted friend to all and never met an animal he didn't love or a fish he didn't want to catch. He also enjoyed tending to the cemetery as he was able. He was dearly loved and will be forever missed.
No services are scheduled. Memorials may be made to the Timbo Cemetery or the Stone County Humane Society.
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8 Condolence(s)
Elizabeth RN
Monday, May 21, 2018
Caring for people is a very hard yet rewarding profession as a healthcare provider, becoming attached and feeling true compassion for people like Preston and Teresa is probably both the hardest and easiest part of the job! It was very easy to openly and genuinely care for this couple through a truly difficult time, and it was hardest to leave them on my last shift that week. We as humans can never know an exact date or time for death for that is not our role, only the Lord can call us home. But compassion comes when pain is recognized and treated regardless of outcome, listening with an empathetic ear despite the million other things going on or you think may be important in the moment just listen and pay attention, sometimes that’s all a family or a patient needs to clue the nurse in on a problem. Preston knew his Tuesday was significant he knew it long before the rest of us, and he knew the importance that day would hold for all of us left behind. Thank you Lord, for honoring me with having this family in my care for a brief time may you all find comfort and peace and know that Preston has found his.
DW
Sunday, May 20, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Joe Cook
Friday, May 11, 2018
R.I.P.
Mary Cossey
Thursday, May 10, 2018
I truly enjoyed the time I had in the last 4 and half years of getting to know Preston, and be with him and his lovely wife Teresa, Preston was such a sweet, & dear loving man, we are all going to miss him dearly, I pray that God continues to comfort the family in their time of need... R.I.P. Preston, you will always & 4~Ever be missed & Loved, but Never Forgotten.
Carson Keel
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Dad, Thank you for being such a wonderful Father to me, and for all the things you taught me along the way, I will forever cherish all the great times we had together from teaching me to ride a bike, shoot a gun, and espically your favorite, "fishing". I miss you so much and have so much heartache that I don't know how to go on without you, but you have always told me that if anything happened, I better get on with my life and not cry over you, but I can't do that daddy, and I'm sorry. R.I.P Daddy, I'll see you again one day. I love you so much dad. Love, CARSON KEEL.
PJ KEEL
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Looseing a dad with the biggiest heart will for sure leave a hole in mine.
I will not forget you dad.
I love you
Love pj
Greg Mitchell
Thursday, May 10, 2018
My prayers go out to the friends and family of Preston. May God be with you all. Take one day at a time and just know he’s watching over you.
Danielle Keel
Thursday, May 10, 2018
You were the best Daddy I could have ever hoped for and I will miss you so much. Love forever, Danielle.