John Charles Keffer passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday evening, December 5, 2024. John is preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Keffer (née Garner), his father, John William Keffer, his brother, William "Kay" Keffer, his wife, Carol Keffer (née Atkinson), and his grandson, John Noble Keffer. He is survived by his sister, Loretta Heckman, his brother, Robert Keffer, his sons, John Corey Keffer (Ashley) and William Dean Keffer (Chrystal), his grandson, Garrett Keffer, his granddaughter, Brynn Keffer, his great granddaughter, Cassidy Keffer, his great grandson, Otto Keffer, and many nieces and nephews.

John Keffer was born on September 27, 1946 and grew up in Amity, PA playing baseball and wrestling. He was the oldest of four siblings and enjoyed a lifetime of being a loving and protective older brother. At 17, he joined the United States Air Force and served two and half tours as a flight crew chief in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict. After being honorably discharged in 1973, John joined the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier in Jacksonville, NC. He retired in 2003.

John met his wife, Carol, while stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, and they settled down in Beulaville, NC, where they raised their son, Corey. John was a founding member of Maranatha Church and served as a Sunday School teacher for 30 years. John has spent his retirement years fishing with his son, Corey, and his best friend, RC Kinsey. He most enjoyed spending time with his beloved granddaughter, Brynn, who he taught to throw a ball and listen to the Eagles, and she taught him how to win at music quizzes.
John Keffer's funeral will be held at Community Funeral Home in Beulaville, NC, on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 pm with a visitation directly following the service. The burial will be held at East Duplin Memorial Gardens on Friday, December 13, at 11:00 am.

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Keffer family.