Dr. Keller

Dr. James Albert Keller, 76, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Summit Hills Assisted Living-Spartanburg. Born October 20, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Paul Edward Keller and Bertha Emma Schmidt Keller and husband of the late Mary Susan Kellett Keller. Dr. Keller earned his SB degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, his Master of Divinity from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and his Master of Philosophy and PhD from Yale University. He was a professor at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL and retired in 2011, after 39 years of service, from Wofford College having served as Philosophy Department Chair 1972-2003. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Bruner (David Woodworth) of Zirconia, NC; and son, James Keller Jr. of Monte Sereno, CA. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by sisters, Karolyn Keller Cannon and Kathryn Keller. A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 PM Friday, September 9, 2016, in the Chapel at First Presbyterian Church, 393 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302, by The Rev. Dr. Tom Evans and Mr. Scott Neely. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wofford College Philosophy Department, 429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dr. James Albert Keller please visit our Sympathy Store.