Birth date: Aug 3, 1957 Death date: Apr 18, 2024
Elmer Doyle Keys, 66 years of Dupo, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Touchette Regional Hospital, Centreville, IL. He was born August 3, 1957, in East St. Louis, IL. Doyle was a retired engineer from the Union Pacif Read Obituary
He was my grandpa and I love him I wish me and him were close
I loved listening to his stories
And I loved him wish I could’ve said it more
My earliest memories of Doyle was when he was working with his father on his route. His dad's route came through our neighborhood on a regular basis. Our family was one of their regular customers and would be for many years. At that time I only new him from a distance as they were always moving through town from home to home.
It wasn't till we both got to DCHS Junior High before we actually realized we were the same age and would both be part of the graduating class of 1975. A lot of crazy stuff happened during our high school years.
Doyle seemed to be one of those few people who let lot's of things roll off his back. He always stood his ground and held his head high. You might say he was a gentle giant I don't recall ever seeing him angry. He was openly a religious man. A good man. He is at peace now.
Linda, Peace be with You and the entire family . . .
Dennis Caraway & DCHS Class of 1975
Thoughts and prayers to your family. Worked with Doyle for 6 plus years in St Louis for Union Pacific. Always a joy and made job fun. Taken to soon and he will be missed for sure. RIP my friend . Rich Hensler
Doyle was a precious, sweet cousin to me. I will carry the thought of his gentle soul with me always. I am sorry that I can’t be there but am sending my love to Linda, his family and to everyone who was touched by him. Love, Love, Love. Jacque Kendall
I'm so sorry, he was a great man. I'll never forget how kind he was to me when my brother David past away. Sending love and prayers 🙏 ❤️
