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February 14, 2026

Farewell, Bill Keyes

A Life Well-Lived

After almost 105 years on the planet spanning several disparate careers in service to others, seeing combat in World War II, uniformed law enforcement, as a cat daddy, and an accomplished educator and mentor, Bill, Billy, or as many will always remember him—Mr. Keyes—passed on early this morning. 


To those of us who were privileged to call him friend, no obituary is needed; and to those who were not so fortunate, none would come close to capturing the essence of this formidable man anyway. So we leave it to his family to provide us with whatever remembrances they so chose as they keep us informed about future arrangements. 


His passing leaves all of his AOTB neighbors with memories that none of us will ever forget.