1975
2015
Keith Alan George, age 40, passed away in Williamsburg, Virginia on July 29. Keith was born and raised in Palm Beach County, Florida but also spent several of his formative years in Williamsburg. While in Virginia, Keith was a proud member of the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum Corps.
Keith studied at the Florida Institute of Technology and went on to become a commercial airline pilot for 13 years at MESA Airlines, rising to the rank of Captain. He loved diving and fishing in the Florida Keys, snow skiing out West, and off roading in his beloved jeep in the Arizona desert.
Keith is survived by his parents, Dan and Ann George of Williamsburg; brother Kevin (Mary) George of Marietta, Georgia and his niece and nephew.
A visitation in Keith's honor will be held at the Nelsen Funeral Home on Strawberry Plains Road from 7:00 until 9:00 on the evening of Thursday, August 6. A celebration of Keith's life will also be held in Florida at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in Keith's honor to a favorite charity.
Please view and sign the family's on-line guestbook at www.nelsencares.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
May 31, 2016
Sarah Osbourn
I will miss you today and forever. I cannot believe you are gone.
May 25, 2016
Sarah Osbourn
I am so sorry and sad to hear about the passing of Keith. He was such a great influence in my life and helped me so much. There are so many great memories we had together. I just came across his obituary online today. I am incredibly saddened to know that he is no longer with us. My heart and love are with all his family and friends. This is just uncomprehendable to me. I can only be at peace knowing that he is no longer suffering. I just cannot believe he is gone. I know he is flying high now where he always wanted to be.
August 21, 2015
Betty Farrar
When you are sad, I am also. I know how much loving care you gave Keith and supported him in every way possible. Hope in time you can find peace. He accomplished so much in his short life. He is smiling down on you and thanking you for your support and love. I'm here if you ever need anything. May memories sustain you in this time of sorrow. Love to you my special friends.
August 9, 2015
Condolences on Keith's passing. Too young to leave us now!
Along with you, I have lost another Corps member. Our thoughts are with you, John & Rene Moon
August 7, 2015
Dan,
Your and your wife's loss of your son is tragic. I am sorry you must endure moments like this.. But I bet that you and Ann gave Keith all the love, guidance, and opportunity that any parent could have provided. Hopefully, you can find solace in having done so. God bless.
Art Cox
August 7, 2015
Ed Gaile
Dan, Ann, Kevin (Mary) -
I have great memories of Kieth on the Keys lobster trips. You are in our thoughts and prayers and please know we are here for you.
-Ed and Meredith Gaile
August 7, 2015
Memorie & Newt Munson
Dear Dan and Ann, I am so very, very sorry for your great loss! Keith was right in the middle in age between our two sons. I prayed for you throughout the night and continue to hold you and your dear ones up in prayer. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort.
August 7, 2015
Anne Lenz Hughes
I remember Keith fondly from growing up in Kingsmill and was so sorry to hear of his passing. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathies.
August 6, 2015
Judy Cowart
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
August 6, 2015
Brian & Heather Cooper
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
August 6, 2015
Dan & Ann - We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I think your written celebration of Keith's life was fitting a loving and loved son. Our most sincere condolences to you in these sad moments. Joe & Goldie Duggan
August 6, 2015
Dan and Ann,
You are the kindest neighbors and share that special gift with your children and now grandchildren. It's evident that people loved Keith and have an aching spot for the entire family in their hearts. We do too. We know you'll miss him very much. If I can help you in anyway just call :) Susan, Philip, Derek and Angela
August 5, 2015
Charissa Igo
Dear Mr. And Mrs. George, Mr. Kevin George and Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith was a genuine friend to me for many years. Not only was he always there for me during our teenage years, we carried our friendship into adulthood. He could make me laugh when I needed it most.
Find comfort knowing he is in a better place, without pain. He is flying high above us all.
August 5, 2015
Christel Wickenhauser
I will always have a special place in my heart for Keith. I have known him since our fife and drum days together as children and remained friends as adults. He was kind, thoughtful and always made me laugh. I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
August 5, 2015
Kevin Vinson
Keith and I with to flight school together and were also roommates back in 1996.
Awesome person and pilot who loved everyone.
Fly high Keith!
August 5, 2015
Stacy Sheffield Smyth
Dear Mr. & Mrs. George, Kevin and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Keith's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
August 5, 2015
Dan,
You and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I know you loved him dearly.
See ya Thursday.
joe
August 5, 2015
Marian Heath Axley
What a lucky little boy Keith was to be born into a wonderful, Christian family. And what lucky parents were Dan and Ann to watch such a precious boy grow to manhood.
August 5, 2015
Harold Baro
Mr. and Mrs. George, and Kevin, you all are in our prayers. We are terribly sorry for your loss and want you to know we are thinking of you. God Bless.
Harold and Jen Baro
August 5, 2015
Robert Kemp
Although I never had the privilege of flying with Kieth, I did see him around the airport. He was always friendly and cheerful. He was always nice to everybody. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, gone to soon. Prayers to all his loved ones.
August 5, 2015
Pam Sych
Ann and Dan,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, hold dear the wonderful memories close to your heart in hopes that it will bring some comfort. The two of you have been amazing and dedicated parents to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
August 5, 2015
Angie Rover
Mr and Mrs George - Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and your family . Love Rick and Angie Rover
August 4, 2015
Alfredo Duran
Dear Dan, Ann & Kev, my heart goes out to all of you. I am incredibly saddened by Keith's passing. He was a great guy who had some very tough breaks in life. I have very fond memories of him and all the great times we all shared with him over many years in the Keys. May God bless him and give you peace during this very difficult time. Love, Alfredo Duran
August 4, 2015
Betsy Proeschel
Dear Aunt Ann, Uncle Dan, Kevin, Mary, Elizabeth and Nicholas,
We are all heartbroken over Keith's passing. We're all very proud of his accomplishments in life. We will miss him until that day when we see him in heaven. Let the love that God, your family and friends have for you support you during this time. You have been a wonderful and loving family for Keith. Love, Betsy, Tom, Matt, Caroline, Wendy and William Proeschel
August 4, 2015
Mr. and Mrs. George our thoughts and prayers are with you at the news of Keith's passing. Keith and our daughter Charissa became friends when they were around 12 years old while our fife and drum corp was at Colonial Williamsburg for a seminar. They had remained friends ever since and Keith held a special place in our hearts. We are so sorry for your loss.
Cindy and Vince Igo
Alton, Illinois.
August 4, 2015
Please accept my sympathy, my heart goes out to both of you .
Peggy and Alton Hall (Stuart FL)
August 4, 2015
Ann and Dan, We wish to express our sincere condolences for Keith's passing.
Clo and Martin Smith
August 4, 2015
Shirley George
Dear Dan, Ann ,Kevin and family, please remember that you are in the prayers of many . Lean on The Lord and remember his promise in Matthew 28:20 " I will be with you always." With Love and sympathy, Shirley
August 4, 2015
Riley Family
Dear Uncle Dan, Aunt Ann, Kevin & Family, We are deeply saddened by Keith's passing. Words cannot express our sorrow. Keith was a blessing to our family. May the peace that comes from the memories shared; comfort you now and in the days to come. We pray that the love of family and friends gives you strength during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt condolences, Terry, Kathy, Katie & Tricia
August 4, 2015
Becky Repic
To all the members of the George family, I am so sorry for your loss. So sad for such a young man. I can't even imagine how deep your pain must be. I'm sure he will flourish in Heaven as part of God's plan. I pray for you all. Kevin and Mary, please let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Becky Repic
August 4, 2015
Andersen Family
Ann, Dan and Kevin.... sending our heartfelt sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's loving grace strengthen you.
August 4, 2015
Beth Finland
Jason and I are thinking and praying for your family. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. We are so very sorrow for your loss.
August 4, 2015
Brett Harkey
Mr. and Mrs. George,
Know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. We are all so sorry for your tragic loss. Keith and I always had fun flying together and he was always one of my best First Officers. God Bless all of the George Family at this sad time.
Brett, Alexa, and Brooke Harkey and Claudette Leake
August 4, 2015
Rob Rover
Not only did I know Keith with the family and lobster trips in the Keys, he helped me to get hired at Mesa Airlines. He always had a smile and a good word for me when I would run into him in the airport. He will be missed by all Mesa employees.
August 4, 2015
Kenneth Barrera
Dear Dan and Ann, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Ken and Alice Barrera
August 4, 2015
Ernie and I were so sad to hear of Keith's passing. May God hold you close to Him during this sad time. Bonnie and Ernie Wilcox, Lake Park, Fl.
August 4, 2015
Ashley & Brian Gott
What a terrible tragedy! We are so sorry for your loss, but hope you will continue to remember the happy moments you shared with him before his passing.
August 4, 2015
Billy White
I am so sorry to hear that Keith has passed. We fifed together at Colonial Williamsburg and it was great to see him again earlier this year after so many years. My deepest sympathies to his family during this sad time.
August 4, 2015
Dear Dan and Ann: Our hearts and prayers are with you in this saddest of times. Love, Betty and Bill Shapbell, Rockledge, FL
August 4, 2015
Linda Friddell
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.
August 4, 2015
Richard Hunter
I am so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. We were in the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drum Corps together. I am glad I got to see him at Drummers Call back in May. RIP Keith.
August 4, 2015
Luana & John Bond
Dan and Ann, we are so very sorry for your terrible loss. You will be in our hearts and prayers.
August 4, 2015
Corey Trench
Dan and Ann,
To read about Keith's life is to know a man who experienced great accomplishment and knew joy in his life. From me, my family and our NAMI Williamsburg family, we express our profound and heartfelt condolences to the entire George family. Our prayers are with you.
Corey
August 4, 2015
Shirley George
Dan, Ann and Kevin, As you know, Tom and I were not only Keith's Aunt and Uncle but also his God Parents. At his Baptism, we promised to keep him in our prayers and we kept that promise. He knew that and when Tom died asked me if I would still be his God Mother. I told him that I would always be his God Mother!
Tom and I were very proud of his being a member of The Fife and Drum Corps and his getting his Commercial Pilot's license and moving on up to Captain. I am very sad for the family but as Christians we must lean on the fact that he is at peace with the Lord until we meet again. Love, Shirley
August 3, 2015
Olghina Biele
Dear Anne and Dan,I'm so sorry to hear about Keith!i have no words!!may he rest in peace!
August 3, 2015
Bob & Linda Vannatta
Sending our sympathy and prayers for all the family. May
God grant you peace at this
difficult time.
August 3, 2015
dorene LaPorte
so sorry to hear. god will hear your prayers..
Ann and Dan god bless..
August 3, 2015
Debbie and Norma Gilbert
Keith, you left us far too soon. We are saddened beyond words. We will miss you and think of you always. No words can begin to express our sorrow felt for Ann, Dan and Kevin. May you find strength in knowing he is in a glorious place and at peace. Until we meet again. Much love,
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