Arnold R Keefer, age 86, passed away peacefully at home in Monroe NC on Saturday November 17, 2018 surrounded by family. He was a wonderful husband, father, step-father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He served his country for 4 years in the US Navy (U.S.S. O’Hare). He owned and operated TEMCO Tractor Parts in Monroe for 30 years until he retired in 1997. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed fishing, water skiing, bowling, archery and golf.
Arnold is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Mae Keefer; his 6 children: Marcus Keefer (wife Trish) Jackie Moore, Arnold A. Keefer, Pat Kowalo (husband Gary), Robbie Helms (husband Horace) and Karen Smith (husband Jim). They have 10 Grandchildren, 20 Great-Grand Children and 1 Great-Great-Grand Child.
A visitation will be Tuesday, November 20 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at McEwen Funeral Home in Monroe, NC. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday 11/21/18 also at McEwen Funeral Home in Monroe NC followed by military honors burial at Lakeland Memorial.