Marvin Boyce Keaton Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Marvin Boyce Keaton of Statesville, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on July 7, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Curtis Keaton and Effie Woods Keaton; his brothers, Calvin Keaton Sr., Walter "Hawkeye" Summers and Vernon Keaton Sr.; his daughter Margaret Feimster Corry; and his grandson Dante Tucker McCoy.
He is survived by: his wife Lena M. Keaton; his brother Ervin Keaton (Daisy); his children, Priscilla M. Dalton (Shelton) of Troutman, NC, Betty Jean Byers of Statesville, NC, Shirley Grant-Corbin (Paul) of Charlotte, NC, Adonna McCoy (Vincent) of Atlanta, GA, Jerry Feimster (Linda) of Statesville, NC and Calvin Feimster; and his close friend Larry Gray. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, extended family members, neighbors, and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the St. John Baptist Church (1438 Church St, Statesville, NC 28677). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the same location. The military honors was held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the National Va Cemetery (202 Government Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 1:45 PM at 501 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28144.
