- Date Of Birth: October 27, 1934
- Date Of Death: March 14, 2020
- State: Indiana
Allen Ray Keathley, 85, passed away March 14, 2020, at home surrounded by family. He was born October 27, 1934, to Clarence Ray Keathley and Anna Lee (Sutterfield) Keathley in Ironton, Missouri.
He spent his career at Indiana State University where he was a reference librarian, music librarian, and taught music classes. He was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and a 41-year member of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra. Most recently, he continued to play in the ISU Concert Band, the Terre Haute Sinfonietta, and the Terre Haute Concert Band.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mabel (Knight) Keathley, his parents, sister Dorothy Keathley, and son-in-law Bruce Wight.
Survivors include sister Carolyn McBurney; daughters Deborah Wight, Ellen (Zack) McCullough, son Michael (Misty) Keathley; grandchildren Sharon Wight (Dan Hicks), Wesley (Katrina) McCullough, Laura Wight, Kaitlyn McCullough, Mickenzie Keathley, Clarissa McCullough, Ellissa McCullough, Hannahlore McCullough, Megan Keathley, Aengus McCullough, Gwenhwyfar McCullough, Maire McCullough, Madelyn Keathley, Arthur McCullough, Declan McCullough, Fineas McCullough; three great-grandsons; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
