Robert Edward Key

Robert Edward Key, 94 of Bedford, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning March 8, 2025. He was a loving husband, dad and pawpaw. He loved his country and proudly served in the United States Army’s 29th division and the United States Air Force for a total of 12 years. Bob was preceded in death by his parents W. Austin Key and Callie Croft Key. He was also preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Kaye M. Key and two sons, Justin W. Key and his wife, Courtney and Tucker L. Key and his wife, Kaitlyn. His pride and joy were his precious grandchildren, four grandsons, Austin, Kili, Thor and Finn and one granddaughter, Blair. Also surviving is siblings, Bernard C. “Bunny” Key, Gerald L. “Bobo” Key and Judy K. Dickerson and numerous nieces, nephews and so many friends. Bob was a long-time member of Otterville Church and loved his church and church family. Bob also loved his farm, his cats, cows and horses.

For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Bob’s memory please consider Otterville Church in Bedford. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to the Bedford Life Saving Crew.

A funeral service and celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home Bedford with Rev. Mark Wilkerson and Pastor Mike Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Suck Spring Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors being provided by the American Legion Post 16. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00pm on Monday, March 10, 2025, also at Tharp Funeral Home Bedford. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.