Charles Edward Keys Jr

Charles Edward Keys Jr. was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on September 2, 1961 to Eld. Charles Edward Keys Sr. and Louise Spells Keys. He is the third of their five offspring. Shortly after Charles’ birth the Keys family moved to Indianapolis. Charles was preceded in death by his parents. Charles was educated in the Indianapolis Public School system, and graduated from Shortridge High School in 1979. After high school Charles joined the United States Marine Corps. When he returned to Indianapolis, Charles was employed in various positions, at various companies, including management at Hardee’s and Marathon Petroleum Company. Charles was also employed at Roto-Rooter, TruGReen, In 1988 Charles was married to Pamela D. Maxwell. To this union was born one son, Charles Joshua Keys. Although no longer married, Charles and Pamela remained friends until his death. Min. Keys was a member of Harding Street Church of God. He served as an usher until 1998 when he moved out of state. While away, Charles devoted himself to prayer and study of the Word of God. Upon returning to Indianapolis, he became active as a Sunday School teacher and licensed associate minister at Harding Street Church of God under the tutelage of his pastor, the late Bishop James C. Hazelwood. In 2008, Charles remarried and relocated to Prestonsburg, Kentucky where he worked in ministry at local mission church until he suffered a fall which resulted in multiple back surgeries and visits to healthcare facilities for rehab. Charles was even featured in a local newspaper for his tenacity and determination in physical therapy. Eventually, Min. Keys returned to Indianapolis. He endured various other illness and physical challenges and emerged triumphant, proclaiming that once again God had brought him through. Charles’ caregivers, at home and in dialysis; those who transported him to and from his appointments; and all who would listen would hear of how God had brought him through. Now Charles’ challenges have truly become victories. Charles left this earthly life to begin life eternal on February 25, 2024. He leaves to mourn his passing his son Charles Joshua Keys, two brothers Milton L Keys (Marguerite), Samuel U. Keys; two sisters Shirley Jean Martin, and Brenda Louise Hamidou. One grandson: Charles Joshua Keys Jr, and granddaughters Janylah Keys,and Charlee Keys and two aunts, four uncles, a host of nephews, two nieces (one very special, Aisha Hamidou his “junior nurse’s aide), a host of cousins, caregivers, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ.

Charles Edward Keys Jr

September 2, 1961 - February 25, 2024