Joseph Hugh Keffer, Sr., 89 of Murphy passed away Friday, May 9, 2025. He was the son of the late John Poist Keffer, Sr. and Elizabeth O'Hara Keffer.
Joseph was a Pathologist. He had been in the Air Force. He was a voracious reader of World War II, and Medical Journals. He liked traveling and cruises, and his dogs. He was very involved in church and was a member of Saint William Catholic Church. Joseph was past present of the Men's Club. He was active in all activities concerning the Men's Club. He was current Lector, member of the church choir, on going relationships with other physicians around the Country exchanging medical articles and information very important to keep up with the changes in medicine and be current with his medical knowledge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jack Keffer and Joe Keffer; sisters, Betty Wetzel and Rita.
Surviving is his wife, Marie Scantling Keffer; sons, Joseph Hugh "Kef" Keffer, Reiley Keffer (Valerie), Michael Keffer, and Jonathan Keffer (Claudia); and eight grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Saint William Catholic Church with Father Michael Donovan officiating.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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