Billy Rea Keck-age 74 of Sharps Chapel passed away Tuesday evening, August 23, 2016 at his home. He was a 50 year member of Blazing Star Lodge #455 F. & A.M., a strong Republican, loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family, friends, God, country and community.

Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Helen (Graves) Keck; infant son, Herbert Lloyd Keck.

Survivors: wife, Mary Keck, Sharps Chapel; son, Tracy Keck and wife, Stacey; daughter, Robin Keck and husband, Marty. Grandchildren, Jessica Combs and husband, Greg; Chelsea Keck, Jacob Keck; great-grandson, Dakota Roark. Brother, Jack Keck and wife, Muriel; sister, Marianne Ingle and husband, Craig. Nephews: Kelly (Angie) Keck and Tommy (Barbie) Keck; special friends, Wayne Collins, Junior Reed and many others.

Masonic memorial service 8 P.M. Friday, August 26, 2016, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel conducted by Blazing Star Lodge #455 F. & A.M. The family will receive friends 6-8 P.M. Friday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.