Gail Delano Keller Sr.

Gail Delano Keller, Sr. 83, of New Waverly, Texas passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was born May 24, 1937 to Albert Vernon and Freda Odell (McKeehan) Keller. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening or anything outdoors. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandkids to offer suggestions or opinions on just about anything. He was very family oriented and loved the get-togethers they would have. He enjoyed working with his hands and could fix just about anything. He served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958.

He is survived by his 3 children, Gail Keller, Jr; Cynthia Kay Keller Skinner and husband, Thomas; and Patrick Michael Keller and wife, Diane; grandchildren, Michael Keller, Jonathan Keller and wife, Dr. Lauren McTaggart; Ryan Keller, Tracy Skinner and Samantha Skinner along with his sisters, Pean Ballard and husband, Bobby; Catherine Crawford and husband, Royce; and Jeannie Owens and husband, Kenneth along with numerous family and a host of friends.

Gail is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Kathrine (Frank) Keller; his parents; his sister, Priscilla Williams and her husband, Jesse and Barbara Spoonmore and her husband, James “Bud”.

Funeral services will be held 2:00pm, Friday, October 23, 2020 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home with graveside services with military honors following. A visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with a rosary being recited at 6:30pm. Serving as pallbearers will be his 3 grandsons, Ryan Keller, Jonathan Keller and Michael Keller along with Eric Fryer, Thomas Fryer and Gregory Fryer with his granddaughters, Tracy Skinner and Samantha Skinner being honorary pallbearers.