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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Sep 22, 2023

Memphis lawyer Roy Keathley died Sept. 16. He was 90. From an early age, Keathley worked for his family’s pie company, helping grow the business from door-to-door sales into a multi-factory enterprise with national distribution. He graduated from Vanderbilt University and served in both the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. He attended Vanderbilt University Law School and graduated in 1957. In 1961, Keathley joined Donelson & Adams (now Baker Donelson), where he handled complex corporate transactions. He was active in the community, serving as president of the Memphis University Club and as a member of the Rotary Club. Memorial donations may be made to Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1720 Peabody Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 or Church Health, 1350 Concourse Ave., Ste. 142, Memphis, TN 38104.