William Carter “Bill” Keyser, Jr. (1950 – 2024)

William Carter “Bill” Keyser, Jr., 74, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Winchester Medical Center.

William Carter “Bill” Keyser, Jr.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Love Revival Church, 119 Chester Street, Front Royal, with Pastor Bobby Alger officiating. Interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Bill was born May 2, 1950, in Winchester, Virginia, the son of the late William Carter Keyser, Sr. and Madoline Poe Keyser.

Bill was an extraordinarily talented artist who worked for the Mellon Farm in Upperville. He was known to paint walls, and you could not tell they were not made of Italian marble. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and taking in all of God’s beauty. Bill was always busy and on the go. He had a huge heart for anyone in need, always willing to donate his time to help anyone.

Throughout Bryan’s school years, he enjoyed watching over 700 basketball and baseball games. He also loved shopping for and providing an array of refreshments to athletes and their families.

He and Arleen have been generous with their time. Bill enjoyed seeing the many friends he made through their years of volunteer work.

Billy had an undying passion for the Love Revival Church and its Food Pantry. He was dedicated to helping feed the hungry who needed nutrition. On his last day on this earth, he asked that food be picked up on time for the Food Pantry, which he loved so much.

Billy was the best big brother his siblings could have had. He dearly loved his close and extended family and his Love Revival Church friends.

He was a devoted member of Love Revival Church and a member of Hunter’s for the Hungry.

Bill will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.

Surviving is his loving and devoted wife of 37 years, Arleen Lloyd Keyser; daughter, Christeen Henderson and husband Robbie of King George; son, Pastor Bryan L. Keyser and wife Amy of Front Royal; his twin brothers, Ray Keyser and wife Susan and Jay Keyser and wife Angela, all of Warrenton; sister, Betty Kay Keyser Mansfield and husband Robert Walker of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Emily Eiley and Corey Henderson; one great-grandchild, Camden Henderson; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Pallbearers will be Ian Bell, Phillip Gray, Jordon Saville, Chris Melendy, Chris Paulish, and Andy Hoffman.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Love Revival Church.

In place of flowers, contributions may be made to Love Revival Church, 119 Chester Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.