Sending our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Jimmy.  He and dad were two peas in a pod!  So many of my dad's stories started with "Jimmy and I".  He was a great friend to our dad in his later years and we are so sad to hear of his passing.  Rest assured that he and Ray have been reunited!  

Sincerely,

Valerie Westphal and David Maxwell

This weekend, we said Goodbye to OG JIMMY. He was 77. But in reality, he lived longer than a 90 year old man. Because he became friends with everyone he met and crossed paths with. He would stop and talk with you with a smile, no matter who you were. He was the Greatest story teller. 
Two and a 1/2 years ago. My team was helping me move in a house for the 1st time in my life. To make my Mother’s last few years of her life become a dream. As Steve and I parked the moving truck, the team and I started loading in tons of boxes. As I was still inside the house, placing it all in order, they came running back inside. Steve and the team said, “man you better come outside right away. You have to meet someone. You have to meet this old timer named Jimmy. He’s your neighbor. He’s the real OG Jimmy.” I was like what ?! They were like yeah man. I went outside right away in disbelief. Is that really his name I thought. 
OG Jimmy was outside smiling with his pal. They confirmed that was his real name and that he lived on Indian Run Parkway since he was 8. When it was a dirt road. He lived in the same house for 70 years ! 
We became pals real quick, like family. My yard connected to his yard. He mowed his grass every week with a cigarette dangling from his lip. We could talk over the fence like martians for hours. He told me his favorite TV show 📺 was Ridiculousness. Since he knew I was a Skateboarder, he asked me if I knew @robdyrdek 
Haha. 
They called OG JIMMY the Mayor of Bren Mar around here in the neighborhood. They said he knew everyone and everyone knew him. They said he would carry big stacks of cash and over tip musicians and waiters. He was just so kind. If he was running low he would stop by the bank to make his 250 stack add up to a 500 dollar stack roll. This Christmas @thedcwheels Skatin’ Santa and the DC Elves plan to honor him by sharing a stack roll with the Homeless. 
Jimmy. We love you. The Mayor, The Original. You’re the celebrity you were meant to be. 

Jimmy was truly a kind and sweet person. I have many fond memories throughout my life spending time around Jimmy.  Rest in peace, dear Jimmy. Fly free! You are loved and missed!

Our deepest condolences to the Keller family.  Since arriving to the neighborhood in 2001, Jimmy was always around to walk and chat with us on our way to school or the bus stop.  Every morning, and every afternoon, telling us stories about his childhood or even ask us about our day or our family.  As we all grew older, we would continue these conversations when we walked our dogs.  It will be very difficult to go on walks and not see Jimmy.  

Dear Jimmy, 
Thank you for being a part of those core memories growing up.  We will miss you and will always remember you with a lot of love 🤍

Michael and I met Jimmy during his later years,  but he always had a smile, wave or a kind word for us. He would ask me how our dogs were doing, and gave sincere condolences when one passed. It was nice to see him walk the neighborhood. We send our condolences to Jimmy’s family and friends; he will definitely be missed. 

I will miss him. Whenever I saw him he would ask if I brought him some mini Payday candy bars. That was “our thing”....we both loved Paydays. Don’t know if I will ever eat another one without thinking of Jimmy. Rest In Peace Dear Jimmy!

Kathy Bowman 

So sad. Jimmy was just the nicest man. He was always so friendly and respectful to me. Sorry for the loss of this dear man. 

This photo was taken at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond VA on November 20, 2018; at that time, the Lunch Bunch was celebrating Jimmy's 71st Birthday. 

OBITUARY

James Vincent Keller

November 22, 1947 – November 25, 2024

Demaine Funeral Home

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