KEYS Harry Ogden Keys, Sr., 83, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at O.S.U. Hospital.

Formerly of Keyser, West Virginia, he was a WWII Army Veteran and retired from Western Electric in 1993.

Harry was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, American Legion Post 152 and King David Masonic Lodge #116.

Predeceased by parents Harry and Ira Keys, brother Edward Keys, and sisters Eurith Keys, Elton Johnson, Blanche Campbell, Nitra June Alexander, and Susan Mitchell. Left to cherish memories of Harry are his beloved wife, Melva T. Keys; son, Harry O. Keys, Jr.; daughters, Valerie (Charles) Grooms and Tanya (Keith) Binion; grandchildren, Krystyn and Kara Grooms, and Samantha Binion; sisters, Myra Perry and Thelma Stewart; brother, David (Joretta) Keys and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 2021 Cleveland Ave., where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the start of service.
Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street.
To read Harry's extended obituary and sign his online memory book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits