James Virgil Keel Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 21, 2026, at the age of 71, James Virgil Keel of Oxford, Mississippi passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Virgil Keel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlie Arnold and Vera Katherine Raley Keel; his daughter Beth Keel; his grandson Tyler Magee; and his sister Barbara Raley.
He is survived by: his son James Robert Keel of Water Valley, MS; his granddaughters, Molly Weaver (Erik) of Water Valley, Gracie Marie of Ponchatoula, LA and Richie Keel of Batesville, MS; his great grandchildren, Sawyer Appleton, Ryder Appleton, Ivy Reign Brown, Tyler Jennings Weaver and Wrenley Elizabeth Weaver; and his brothers, Billy Keel (Cindy) of Calhoun City, MS, John Keel of Water Valley and Charles Keel of Water Valley. He is also survived by nieces, nephews.
