Wilson Keys

Wilson Keys, 94, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.  He was born on April 21, 1927 to Raymond and Mabel Keys.

Wilson and his wife Ramona owned Keys Insurance Agency in Winchester, serving many families in Randolph and surrounding counties for several years.

Wilson’s passions were his faith and family.  He was an active Gideon member.  He made many mission trips to Chile and Central America to help build chapels. He loved fishing and nature.  He was a wonderful story teller.

Wilson is survived by son Jerry, and daughter Karen Hoose (Wolfgang), as well as grandchildren, Leesa Whetzel (Jerry), Erika Davis (Mike), Sonya Stephen (Chris) and 7 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Wilson is preceded in death by his wife, Ramona E. (Scherb) Keys, his parents; brothers Frank Keys, Marvin Keys, and Earl Keys; and a sister, Mary Alice Frame. 

A service to celebrate Wilson’s life will be at 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Randolph Friends Church with Pastor Jonathan Edwards officiating.  Burial will follow in Fountain Park Cemetery in Winchester. 

Friends and family may call an hour before services, on Sunday, at the church.  Memorials in Wilson’s name can be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090 or Randolph Friends Church, 6499 North 300 West, Ridgeville, IN 47380.

Walker Funeral Home in Winchester is entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerswinchester.com.

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