Raymond Dennis O'Keefe
December 3, 1935 - March 9, 2017
Raymond Dennis O'Keefe, 81, of Charlotte, died March 9, 2017. Born in Jersey City, NJ, on December 3, 1935, Ray was the son of Dennis Raymond and Grace Flannery O’Keefe. He grew up there and graduated from high school. He then answered his country’s call to service and served in the United States Army from December of 1956 to December of 1960. While stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama, he met Ms. Joyce Hartis. They were married on November 12, 1960, after they were both honorably discharged from the Amy and had moved to Charlotte. Ray is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce O’Keefe of Charlotte; a daughter Eileen (husband Wade) Jarvis of Marshville; a son Ray (wife Sonya Davis) O’Keefe of York, SC; and a son, David O’Keefe of Charlotte. He is further survived by two sisters, Edna and Betty, both of New Jersey; three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Frank; a sister, Loretta; and sons Robert and Michael. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery, 4426 Central Ave. Military Honors and reception will follow.
Raymond Dennis O'Keefe, 81, of Charlotte, died March 9, 2017. Born in Jersey City, NJ, on December 3, 1935, Ray was the son of Dennis Raymond and Grace Flannery O’Keefe. He grew up there and graduated from high school. He then answered... View Obituary & Service Information