IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Minister Bruce

Minister Bruce S. Keys Profile Photo

S. Keys

Feb 2, 1954 — Nov 24, 2024

Palatka

Obituary

Minister Bruce S. Keys 70 of Palatka FL peacefully went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 24,2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bruce is the son of the late Elzie and Aldora Keys. He was born on February 2, 1954 in Palatka FL, He was a graduated of Palatka Central High. He further his education by attending Bethune-Cookman College where he received a BA in Sociology. His desire to learn more about the Lord he attendedInterdenominaltional Theological Center located in Atlanta GA where he received his Master of Divinity in Theology.

Minister Keys was a people person who always enjoyed spending time with family & those he loved. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading and collecting books. Additionally, he was affiliated with numerous organizations and fraternities.

His parents Elzie and Aldora Keys preceded him in death.

Bruce leaves behind a profound legacy of kindness, wisdom, unwavering faith & discipline. His contributions on this earth will be remembered for generations to come, and his impact on those who knew him will forever be cherished.

Cherishing his Memories:

Loving Wife Joycelyn Step Children Adrianne Adderley, Melissa (Sherman) Missick Grandchildren Sherman (Tia) Missick Jr. (Orange Park, FL) and Merissa Missick Sisters Elsie (George) Allen (Jacksonville, FL) and Ann Keys Nieces Shanda (Andre) Purdy, Mwanza Lewis, Brandi Hopkins, Chelsie (Cedric) Williams and Shanteria Jackson Brother and Sister n Laws Lennox (Inex) Bullard, Rev. Dr. Glenroy Deveaux, Jerome King, Natalie Davis, Marina Coakley, Courtland (Linda) Bullard, Larry (Debra) Bullard, Wendell (Nancy) Bullard, George (Tracey) Bullard (Miami, FL) Stephen (Ferrie) Bullard (Claxton, GA) Special Friends Rev. Henry and Mary Walker (Palm Coast), Rev. David and Adrian Williams, Micheal Glover (Jacksonville), Rev. Bance Ross (Atlanta, GA), and Rev. Ronald Lawrence (Green Bay, WI) Was There to Lend a Helping Hand in Time of Need Francesca Philemy, Caroel DeBose, Chloe Young and Jan Davis. A host of other nieces and nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews, cousins, Church Family, neighbors (Napolean and Pontiac Street) and sorrowing friends.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

November
29

Friday

Emmanuel United Methodist Church

700 Main Street, Palatka, FL 32177

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Funeral Service

November
30

Saturday

Starts at 11:00 am

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