Marty Allen Keller, 61, of Morganton, NC, gained his angel wings Monday, February 6, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on April 25, 1961, he was the son of the late Clarence Allen Keller and Macie Jean Keller. Marty loved his family and his dog, Half-Pint. He enjoyed doing anything outdoors, but his favorite activity was raising and caring for his game roosters. Marty also enjoyed listening to bluegrass music.
Mr. Keller is survived by his significant other, Sherry Woody; son, Rusty “Bo” Keller; step-son, Steve Woody: step-daughter, Kelly Ballard; half-sister, Jessica Finkle; nephew, Dusty Keller; and numerous cousins and extended family, including his “adopted” sons.
In addition to his family, Marty was preceded in death by a brother, Richy Guy Keller.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Charlie Ray. Burial will follow in Calvary Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Via Health Partners.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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RIP Marty You will truly be missed by so many. The best part tho is now you are in heaven now with no more struggles of this world . No more pain of cancer . You will remain in my heart until we meet again . Tell my mama and your mama and daddy and Richy Guy that I love them and miss them . What a glorious day it's gonna be when I arrive at the gates of heaven to be reunited with all of you ...until then Rest In Peace Marty
You all are in my prayers. Marty will be missed. Bless you all.
My prayers are with you and the boys. I hope you all know how much he loved each of you And half pint too. May the Lord comfort and keep you thru this time.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Marty, will truly be missed.
You will surely be missed love you cuz.. Fly High
Prayers for his family 💜🙏
Marty Keller , you will be missed by many but never forgotten. Tell my mama , your mama and daddy I say hello and tell Richy I miss him . I love you all that's sitting up there in heaven waiting for me to get there . That's gonna be a wonderful day for us all , to be reunited in the house of the LORD. Where there is no more troubles of this world . No more sickness or pain of this world . What a glorious day that's gonna be, but until then , just know that you may not be here in body with us , but in each one of us that loves you , you and everyone else up there will live in our hearts . RIP Marty
I will hold all our memories so dear from racing the dirt roads of Gwaltney Rd to roaming the hills and mountains up in Newland. You will forever be in my heart dear cousin!! RIP. LOVE ALWAYS DeVera Alice
Marty will be missed. Keeping his family and loved ones in our prayers.
You will be missed my friend, we had some great times in our younger years that will never be forgotten. Always enjoyed getting to talk to you when we got a chance or had time to. God Speed My Friend until we meet again. My Prayers for all the family and friends. Dean Epley