ROCKY MOUNT - Sherwood Wall Keel, 64, passed away September 7, 2008. He was born November 26, 1943 in Nash County and was raised in Edgecombe County. He was the son of the late Patton Jackson Keel and Maggie Anderson Keel. He is preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Judith Fryar Keel; son, Michael Brian Keel; sister, Helen Keel Hill; and brother-in-law, William Earl Hill.

He is survived by one son, Sherwood Keel, Jr. of Huntersville; daughter-in-law, Stephanie R. Keel of Huntersville; grandchildren, Emory Grace Keel and Justin Michael Keel both of Huntersville; sister, Joyce Keel Tompkins Manning of Rocky Mount; brother-in-law, James Manning of Rocky Mount; and seventeen nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 7 to 9 pm Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Johnson Funerals and Cremations on Sunset Avenue. A graveside service was held at 11 am Monday, September 15, 2008 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with the Rev. Steve Edmondson officiating.

Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral and Cremations, 1912 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com