Alfred G. Key (88) of Effingham

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Published on July 12 2017 8:03 am

Alfred G. Key, 88, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Willowbrook of Effingham.

A celebration of life for Al will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 16 at the First Presbyterian Church in Effingham, with Rev. Pam Laing officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham is assisting the family. The family respectfully requests memorials be made to your favorite charity in Al’s memory, or simply be kind to one another.

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Alfred was born on February 5, 1929, in Buford Bottom, Iron County, Missouri, the son of William Jennings Bryan and Ona Dell (Talley) Key. Al served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946-1948 and in the United States Marine Corps Reserves from 1950-1951. He was a member of the Leadwood Masonic Lodge #598, AF & AM in Leadwood, MO since 1956, and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite. Al was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Effingham.

Al is survived by his daughter, Gayle A. Key of Stevenson Ranch, CA; son, John V. Key of Mountain View, WY; grandson, Garrett L. Key of Portland, OR; and sister, Margaret Twomey of Green River, WY.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Noah P. Key; and sister, Ona Bonita Young.