Jim Keller

Charles James "Jim" Keller, 71, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at his home.

He was born Feb. 23, 1952, in Cape Girardeau to Paul J. and Doris J. Ford Keller.

He and Sandra Randol were married June 16, 1984, at Gordonville.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Keller of Cape Girardeau; two sons, Brian (Laura) Keller of Jackson and Travis (Keri) Keller of Old Appleton; in-laws, Kathy Keller of Cape Girardeau, Mike (Susan) Randol of Thebes, Illinois, and Lisa (Scott) Conrad of Cape Girardeau; two uncles, Elmer "Junior" (Sherry) Ford of Jackson and Richard (Jane) Randol of Canton, Georgia; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Brandon) Drum of Jackson, Jesse Keller of Jackson and Kyle (Casey) Keller of Old Appleton; two great-grandchildren, Kingston and Kinley Keller of Old Appleton; his first wife, Jan Crites Huber of Old Appleton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jonathan Blake Keller; brother and best friend, Bill Keller; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Clara and Almos Randol.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral will follow at noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family.

Online condolences may be sent at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.