Franklin- David Gayle Keech, 54, died February 15, 2009. A lifelong resident of Franklin, he was a Baptist.
Survivors include his son, Adam L. Keech and wife, Casey, of Franklin; his beloved mother, Angelena Glover Keech of Franklin; two brothers, Jerry D. Keech and wife, Dot, of Sedley and Carl W. Keech of Franklin; several nieces, nephews , an uncle, two aunts and two special cousins, Terry Davis of Elizabeth City, NC and Mary Ruth Turner of Franklin. He was predeceased by his father, Lester Earl Keech, and a brother, Ronald Earl Keech.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. Willis Switzer officiating. Interment will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and following the service at the home of Jerry and Dot Keech, 17234 Johnsons Mill Rd., Sedley. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Dr., Franklin, VA 23851.