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Vernon A. Keltner

November 19, 1932 - March 21, 2015

Vernon Keltner, 82, stepped into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 11:56 AM on March 21, 2015 due to complications from COPD. Vernon was born on Nov. 19, 1932 to Gordon (Bud) and Muriel Keltner in Greene County, Mo. He graduated from Ozark High school in 1950. He served four years in the United States Air Force (Korea & Arabia) and during this time was privileged to visit the Holy Land. He was united in marriage to Carol Sue (Dillard) Keltner on Nov. 18, 1955. To this union was born 1 daughter, Cindy Keltner. He worked at Lily Tulip for 38 years. Vernon enjoyed his retirement years by going to auctions and spending many hours in his workshop. He had a master’s touch for furniture refinishing and repair. Vernon was an avid sports fan! Every neighborhood child was welcomed into his home to share T.V. sports, comedies, etc. along with sodas and snacks. Vernon is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol S. Keltner and daughter Cindy Keltner, both of Strafford, Mo. as well as brother and sister in laws and many special nieces and nephews, cousins and some very special lifetime friends.
Services for Vernon will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home East with interment following at Robberson Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. prior to services.

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Vernon Keltner, 82, stepped into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 11:56 AM on March 21, 2015 due to complications from COPD. Vernon was born on Nov. 19, 1932 to Gordon (Bud) and Muriel Keltner in Greene County, Mo. He graduated from Ozark High school in 1950. He served four years in the United States Air Force
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Carol Erwin left a message on March 25, 2015:
Carol From another Carol I am sorry to hear that Vernon has passed away, I know that he was a blessing to you and Cindy. I always enjoyed Vernon and you coming into the bank (BancorpSouth -Kearney Street) it was my pleasure to visit with you both. Remember that you are not alone in this part of the journey, God is with you and Believe in yourself- you can do it, You can and you will get through this, Search within yourself and you will find strength and hope for tomorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Cindy.
The Vasquez Family left a message on March 24, 2015:
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Words don’t always ease the pain when you are grieving the death of a loved one, but we hope you will find hope in Jesus’ promise of the redirection hope (Acts 24:14) when he will rise up tho sleeping in death (John 11:11) restoring them back to life, on the renewed paradise( John 5:28,29; Luke 24:43) what a wonderful blessing to look forward too. Until then, may Jehovah God (Psalms 83:18) grant you peace and comfort during this grievous time. – Matthew 5:4.
Cindy left a message on March 23, 2015:
Why did we post a picture of the three of us? He didn’t like to be alone. Daddy was a strong man, but his family was his reason to exist. From the day he married Mom to the day he became my daddy he ceased life as only Vernon and became Husband and Father. This picture expresses so much of who he was. Life for Mom and me will never be the same.
Greenlawn left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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