Markleville...Ronald Keesling, 80, resident of Markleville, passed away Friday at St. Johns Medical Center.He was born in Henry County, January 21, 1920, the son of Cecil and Crystal Keesling.He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.He retired from Delco Remy in 1979 in Anderson after 33 years of service.He was a member of the UAW 662 and was preceded in death by his parents as well as 1 sister: Imogene Hodson.Survivors include his wife of 57 years: Mary L. (Humphrey) of Markleville, children: Rockie (Pamala) Keesling of Greenfield, Roxann (Denny) Needler of Anderson and Ronald Eugene (Terrie Looper) Keesling of Anderson, 2 grandchildren: Jeremy (Charity) Needler of Anderson and Brandy (Jonathon) Simmons of Lewisville, TX, 7 great grandchildren, 2 brothers: Leland ""Jack"" Keesling of Anderson and Cecil ""Punk"" Keesling of New Castle.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th, Middletown. Burial will follow at Mechanicsburg Cemetery.Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4-8 PM.Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.Online Guestbook at:
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