KELLER— William A. Keller , 62 , of Fernandina Beach passed away January 1st, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center in Fernandina Beach .
Mr.Keller was born December 20th, 1955 in Toledo, OH, and has been a Fernandina Beach resident for most of his life. He had been employed by the port of Fernandina Beach - Nassau Terminals for 32 years.
He loved photography, fishing, and sailing his boat he named ' Joy ' to Cumberland Island. His most precious times were spent with the apple of his eye, and granddaughter, Nina. Together they vacationed, gardened, and fished. "Pop pop " always had fresh seafood, that he raised, ready for Nina whenever he thought she was going to visit. Mr. Keller was a skilled carpenter, who could create anything he set his mind to. He loved to read books and watch shows that pertained to history, and he enjoyed gardening and raising animals.
Mr.Keller was predeceased by his step son, Christopher Michael Roach; a sister, Denise Dimkoff; his father, James L. Keller Sr.; mother, June Lucas, and stepfather, Harold Lucas .
Survivors would include his wife of thirty years, Patricia "Patti" Keller; a step daughter, Jessica Renee Perry; granddaughter, Nina Bramil ; brothers, Larry Keller (Leigh), Raymond Lucas ( Annette ), Ricky Lucas (Faye ), Kevin "Jack" Keller, Todd Keller, and David Bissett; sisters, Nancy Thompson (Truman) and Linda Robbins.
A celebration of Billy's life will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, in the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the America Cancer Society, P.O box 22478, Oklahoma city, OK 73123 or by simply visiting their website at www.cancer.org