Hampton – Benjamin James “Ben” Keeter, III, 48, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2011 in Jacksonville, Fl.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Bonnie Westbrook of Jacksonville, Fl; his mother, Gloria Keeter Leinart and her husband, Bill, of Franklin; son, Brett C. Keeter of Jacksonville, Fl; two daughters, Brianna N. Keeter of Jacksonville, Fl and Jane Pruitt of Williamsburg; a stepson, Brandon Westbrook, and a brother, James D. Keeter, both of Jacksonville, Fl. He was predeceased by his father, Benjamin James Keeter, Jr.

A memorial service was held in Florida. The family requests that memorials be made in memory of Ben to Gloria Leinart, 10 Crescent Dr., Franklin, VA 23851 for an education fund for his children. Wright Funeral Home. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.