James Johnson Keery ’36

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AT AGE 8 1, Jim KEERY, of Marco, Fla., died of cancer Nov. 16, 1993. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy and left Princeton in his junior year. He was a member of Dial Lodge.

Jim worked as an oil producer, as an automobile dealer, and as a salesman for Bradford (Penn.) Pipe and Supply Co. In Bradford, he was a member of the Pennhillis Club, the Exchange Club, and the Valley Hunt Club. In Marco, he was a member of the Island Country Club and was active in skeet and trap shooting, and fishing.

Jim is survived by his widow, Effie, who he married 67 years ago; daughters Lauraine K. Warden and Linda K. Ducett; and seven grandchildren.

Those of us who knew Jim at college were impressed by his friendliness and sincerity.

The Class of 1936

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