Donald Ray Keating Obituary
We bid farewell to Donald Ray Keating (Columbia, South Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 2, 2025 at the age of 93. Donald Ray touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Ray Keating to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert H. (Velma M. Keating) and Don; his son Donald Ray Keating, Jr.; and his grandson Zachary Ian Randall. He is survived by: his wife Mae B. Keating of White Rock, SC; his brother Henry A. Keating (Bonnie) of North Carolina; his children, Donna E. Keating of South Carolina, Michael R. Keating (Cheryl) of Texas and Bruce B. Keating of Florida; his grandchildren, Alyssa Densham (VA), Jenna Keating (TX), Ryan Lovell (SC), Amanda Taylor (SC), Presley Randall (SC), Tyler Keating (TX) and Kayla Keating (TX); and his great grandchildren, Emily Grace Lovell (SC), Jettson Keating (TX), Keegan Densham (VA), Coraline Densham (VA), Caroline Taylor (SC) and Marianne Taylor (SC).
A memorial service was held on Monday, April 7th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Temples-Halloran Funeral Home (5400 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Don's name to Optimist International, a cause he held close to his heart.
