Michael Glenn Keever, age 67, of Taylorsville passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on December 13, 1951, the son of the late Glenn Oakley and Frances Louise Sharpe Keever. During his career, he worked as a contractor for Keever Construction and Diversified Contractor’s Inc. Michael was of the Baptist faith, loved to cook, and was an avid reader. He also enjoyed working with his hands and a devoted Tar Heel fan. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his uncles Loyd & Garland Keever, Atwell Sharpe, and Hansford Marshall; aunts Annie Keever Peacock, Betty Sharpe Marshall, Eula Vannoy Sharpe, and June Bumgarner Keever; and cousins Gale & Chad Keever and James David Marshall.
Those left to cherish his memory include his very special companion of 25 years Marie Mayberry of the home; son David Michael Keever of Conover; daughter Kerri Louise Keever & wife Jenny of Conover; Marie’s son Jason Mayberry of Spruce Pine; granddaughters Mya Keever of Maiden and Kaylee Mayberry of Spruce Pine; brother Terry Keever; sister Elaine Louise Keever of Stony Point; aunts & uncles Fairey Keever Stallings & Joe Stallings of Statesville and Cleeda Keever Sloop and Ray Sloop of Wilkesboro; close cousin Gary Keever; and too many other family & friends to list. The family would like to say a special thank you to Kelly & Janice Renegar and the late Leon Moose, who are more like family than friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service in the chapel. Cremation will follow. Inurnment will be with the family. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Alexander at 50 Lucy Echerd Lane; Taylorsville, NC 28681.