Ralph Richard Key, age 86 of Fort Lauderdale, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in Hollywood, Florida.
Richard was born in Bartow, Florida, to Ayres Gaines Key and Susie Elizabeth Key, on November 26, 1931. He married Lydia Peters on September 24, 1951 in Yuma, Arizona. He worked as a produce manager for Publix for 41 years. He served in the Navy for four years. He was a devout Christian who dearly loved the Lord.
He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Martha Faithe Alexander, his father Ayres Gaines Key; mother Susie Elizabeth Key; sisters Iduma Dean and Helen Marie; and his brother Hoyt Key.
Richard is survived by his spouse Lydia Key; his son Stephen Andrew Key and his brother Autry Key. Also by his grandchildren Loren, Stephen Jr., Joseph, Alyssa and Ryan; and great-granddaughter Janelle.
Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Fred Hunter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 19th, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens North.
The Key family wishes to thank friends and family for their love and support.[more]