Carvin Arthur Keele

Carvin Arthur Keele, 82, of Carmel, passed away July 19, 2025. He was born in St. Louis, MO, son of Carvin Cammel Keele and Violet Lorene (Colyott) Keele on April 6, 1943.

Carvin studied agriculture at School of the Ozarks; however, became an accomplished guitarist with a gifted singing voice. He formed a band and performed in the nightclub he and his wife Julie owned and operated.

As a veteran of the US Army, Carvin proudly served during the Viet Nam War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal as a Marksman.

In addition to his parents, Carvin was preceded in death by his wife, Julie A. Keele; sons, Mark Keele and Danny Keele; sisters, Rita, Kay, and Leona.

Survivors include his daughter, Laurie Preston and son, Michael Keele; 6 grandchildren, Justin Eifert, Amie Parks, Carlee Eifert, Marjorie Roth, Kaiden Keele and Nixon Keele; 8 great-grandchildren, Chase Parks, Cason Parks, Layla Preston, Rylan Preston, Kaylynne Lindsay, Kennah Lindsay, Kaylee Lindsay, and Magnolia Roth.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 1 pm in the Agee Fellowship Church, Poplar Bluff, MO.

A Committal Service will take place at a later day in Oak Hill Cemetery, Poplar Bluff, MO.

Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.

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