Roy Rogers Keller

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roy Rogers Keller, age 74, on April 10th, 2025. He left this world alongside his beloved cat, Ninja, his constant companion.

Roy was an avid pilot whose dream of flying began as a young boy. He made that dream come true by getting his start in the U.S. Air Force, where his love for aviation took root. He later became a flight instructor and proudly served as a private pilot, sharing his passion for the skies with others. In his final journey, Roy took his last flight—and flew west.

His love for flying was only matched by his deep love for his family.

When his daughters or grandchildren walked into the room, his smile could light it up. He adored his wife and treasured every moment spent with his loved ones. No one could tell a story quite like Roy—his laugh was contagious, and his presence unforgettable.

He leaves behind a legacy of adventure, love, and laughter.

Roy is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice Sims Keller; daughters, Amanda Arlene Moss and husband, Anthony, of Winston-Salem and Olivia Jenkins and husband Kevin, of Crumpler; three grandsons, Hayden and Mason Jenkins and Quinton Moss; and sisters Arlene Townsend and husband, Ron and Ann Vines, all of Elizabethton, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph Alexander and Lilie Laws Keller, sisters, Nell Foster, Jean Greene and two infant sisters, and brothers, Billy, Dale, Clarence, Ray and Commodore Keller.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025 in the Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, 260 Council Ward Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679.  Please arrive at 1:30 p.m.  Officiating will be Rev. Eric Cornett and Rev. Steve Greene.

The family suggest, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, in care of Brenda Potter, 622 Buckeye Road, Elk Park, NC 28622 or to the Watauga Humane Society, PO Box 1835, Boone, NC 28607

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Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Keller family.  

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