Maynord "Max" Keister, 85, of Springfield, WV passed away on Saturday January 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on March 20, 1935 in Romney, WV, he was the son of the late Edwin M. Keister and Elsie F. Linthicum Keister.

Max was a truck driver for Texaco until retirement. He served in the US Air Force, doing a tour in Korea and Saudia Arabia. He was a member of the VFW Post 1101 and the American Legion Post 91. Max  loved to hunt, especially coon hunting in the fall, turkey hunting in the spring, and fishing whenever he could. He loved to collect antiques.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James & Frederick Keister.

Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Emma "Katy" Ganoe Keister whom he married on May 26, 1956 in Cumberland, MD. Also surviving are three children, William Wade Keister and wife Tracy of Shanks, WV, Beverly J. Fincham and husband, Lee of Romney, Hank L. Keister and wife Tina of Woodstock, VA, one brother, Jerald Keister and wife Patsy of Romney, sixteen grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren.

A private graveside service is planned in Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, WV with Pastor Tom Rowan officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Springfield Rescue Squad, PO Box 370, Springfield, WV 26763 or Springfield Vol. Fire. Co., PO Box 99, Springfield, WV 26763.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Romney, WV.