Glen Corwin Keyes

Glen Corwin Keyes, 84, passed into eternal life with his Savior Jesus Christ on August 23, 2018. Glen was a loving and devoted husband, Daddy and Paw Paw. Glen was married to “Jimmie” from Karp’s Pharmacy for 55 years, sharing a lifetime of precious moments and funny stories. Glen was an “Old School” gentleman and true example that chivalry has stood the test of time. In 1951 at the age of 17, Glen enlisted into the United States Air Force and proudly served his country during the Korean War. With many tales of his travels, the family believes there may still be a “MP” somewhere that witnessed early one morning young airman Keyes returning to base out of uniform and pulling a rickshaw with two of his buddies in tow. After his return from the Korean War, Glen graduated alongside his brother, Ronnie in 1956 from the new Woodrow Wilson High School. After a few years Glen began his 20 year service as a member of the Portsmouth Police Department. His honors included sharp shooter and Certified Driver. His duties ranged from Patrolman to walking a beat downtown. Glen’s legacy includes issuing parking citations as a Traffic Enforcement Officer, without prejudice, there were no favors to anyone wrongfully parked, from the Governor of VA to Glen's younger sister Juanita, who Glen once told “if you can afford a Lincoln you can afford a nickel for my meter”. There were many more proud stories shared by Glen of his time as a Portsmouth Police Officer. To those of you that served with him, please rest assured that Glen’s family has been sworn to secrecy. His brother David, being too young to partake can often be found telling stories of Glen. The rest of us will neither confirm nor deny these accounts. Glen was predeceased by his parents Margaret and Glen H. Keyes, and his brother Ronald H. Keyes. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years “Jimmie”; siblings Juanita K. Bryant, David F. Keyes and Bonnie B. Keyes; children Peggy Kalmbach (Cliff), Susan Sumner (Buddy), Corey Keyes and Dianne Ewell & her forever Les Doggett; grandchildren Meredith Callaway, Ashley Spelts, Kimberly Bubar, Lisa Sumner, David Ewell, Jr. and Kelsey Ewell; 8 great-grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Loving Funeral Home Wednesday from 6-7:30 pm. A funeral service with Military honors will be held at 3 pm Thursday in the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with Pastor Tom Potter officiating. The procession to the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery will leave Loving Funeral Home Thursday at 2 pm. Glen donated generously to many organizations. Memorial contributions may be made in Glen’s honor to a charity of your choice.