Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support.

How do you know Michael Emerson Keckley?

Family Friend Work Other

We are sorry for your loss.

Help others honor Michael's memory.

Copy

Coping with Grief

We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose.

Official Obituary of

Michael Emerson Keckley

February 20, 1949 ~ October 28, 2020 (age 71) 71 Years Old

Michael Keckley Obituary

MICHAEL EMERSON KECKLEY, 71, of Sidney passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. Mike was born on February 20, 1949 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the late Dwight and Virginia (Rush) Keckley.

Mike's life journey included being a music teacher, a business man, and a republican (Don't fret, he voted early!).

He leaves behind his fiancee and significant other, Sarah Howell, her children and grandchildren; his son, Phillip Keckley and his three children from North Carolina; stepson, James Keckley of North Carolina; nephews Kristopher (Heather) Nettnin of New York and Jonathan (Kara) Nettnin of New York; uncles, Harvey (Eleanor Jo) Keckley of Mt. Vernon, OH and Vernon Keckley of Hebron, OH; aunt Ruth (Jim) Elliott of Newark, OH; numerous beloved cousins, and lifelong best friend, Phil Frohna of Tampa, FL. Mike was preceded in death by his son, Garren Keckley, sister, Patty Nettnin, aunts Edna (Leonard) White and Hazel (Bill) Harvey; and his beloved dog Payton.

Arrangements are in the care of Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial condolences may be expressed to Mike's family at the funeral home's website, www.cromesfh.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael Emerson Keckley, please visit our floral store.