Ralph Junior Keller

Ralph Junior Keller, 79, entered Heaven’s Kingdom on Thursday, September 13, 2012 after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Dolphus and Bertha Keller.Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Mildred Evelyn Keller; sons, Jack Keller, and Kenneth Keller and wife, Sandy; one daughter, Beth Kelley and husband, Allen; grandchildren, Heather D. Keller, Megan Keller, Cassey Proctor, Justin Keller, and Jonathan Keller; great-grandchildren, Trevor Proctor, Naeveh Proctor, Cheyenne Parson, and Sydney Marie Lynne Keller; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Keller; and two sisters.In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by a son, Richard Keller; four brothers; and two sisters.Graveside services will be held at 12:30 pm, Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Glen Alpine Cemetery with Rev. Diana Spangler-Crawford officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. At other times, the family will be at their residence in Glen Alpine. Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.