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John Key

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John Key obituary, 1930-2022, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1930

DIED

2022

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Shrine of Remembrance

1730 East Fountain Blvd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

John Key Obituary

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John Key

September 11, 1930

February 26, 2022



On Saturday February 26, 2022, John (Peck) Key, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 91.

John was born September 11,1930 in Springville TN. He is survived by his wife Georgia of 71 years. three children Johnny, Jimmy, and Jeanne (Goldfein), three sisters Alice Ward, Martha Ramey, Jane Benton, four grandsons, and five great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his parents Otis Beale and Emma and brothers Ray, Charles, and Phillip.

John served in the US Army and was a proud Mason of Fountain Valley Lodge #191.

He will be missed by family and friends.

Services will be held at the Shrine of Remembrance, Friday March 4th with a 9 am viewing and 10 am Celebration of Life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 3, 2022.

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Rick and Rachel Poff

March 3, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful man, father, boss, and friend. We will love you and miss you always.

Larry Ledom

March 3, 2022

Not sure how long I have known Johnny... im sure at least 42 years. He was a great man and was one of my Mentors. I built and repaired several trucks for him throughout the years, and had life lessons in our spare time.. Johnny will be missed...Rest in peace my friend.

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Sherrie and Barry Nordstrom

March 2, 2022

so sorry, our thoughts and prayers to the family

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Shrine of Remembrance

1730 East Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910

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1730 East Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910

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