Sidney Keys

Sidney John Keys age 97 of Elsie, Michigan died Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, Michigan.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Pastor Jayme Kendall will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. There will be a Masonic Service at 7:00 P.M. on Friday evening at the funeral home.
Sidney was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 6, 1907 the son of Sidney B. & Lena ( Bailey ) Keys
He graduated from St. Johns High School, St. Johns, Michigan, and resided most of his life in Elsie, Michigan. Sidney married Neva Bryant in 1928. She died August 13, 1992. He was the former owner & operator of S.B. Keys & Son in Elsie, MI. He was also a Golf Instructor at O-E, and he worked at Twin Oaks Golf Course. He had a passion for golf. He attended Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, Michigan. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Elsie Chapter and held several office positions, and also helped with other Masonic Lodges in the area.
Survivors include his son Jack & Susan Keys of Lansing, MI, daughter Jennifer Ann Keys of Ovid, MI, son Bud & Gail Keys of Florida, daughter Jeanette Keys of Florida, daughter Joanne Keys Kricker of Florida, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and special friend Florence Hinkley of Elsie, MI. He was predeceased by his parents, and grandchildren Kyle & Melissa Keys.
Memorials may be made to O-E Community Foundation Sports Program Fund. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.
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