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Dale Edward Key obituary, Aiken, SC

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Dale Key Obituary

AIKEN – Dale Edward Key, 68, beloved husband of Carolyn Shuler Key, faded into the gentle sleep of death and into the loving arms of his personal Lord & Savior on Friday evening, March 11, 2022 following a brave struggle with cancer.
Born in Aiken on April 13, 1953 he was the son of the late Samuel Danner & Martha Woodward Key. Mr. Key was a retired laboratory technician with SRINI. He was a beloved husband, father and papaw. He was dedicated to his family and hard work. He attended Millbrook Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 sons, Shane Boone of Aiken, Chuck Key of North Augusta and Jason (Deirdra) Key of Aiken; a sister, Janice (James) Key Bryant of Aiken; 6 grandchildren, Alex Boone, Brandi Conrad, Anthony Golding, Adam Key, Madeline Key & Ashly Key; 3 great-grandchildren, Cecilia Boone, Anna Zimmerman & Wynny Sarmentose.
In addition to his parent, Mr. Key was pre-deceased by 2 brothers, Bruce Key and Randy Key.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the George Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Stephen Cannon officiating. A private interment will take place in Aiken Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 pm at the Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SCI 29801, 803-649-6234.
Online expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Aiken Standard from Mar. 14 to Mar. 23, 2022.

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211 Park Avenue, SW, Aiken, SC 29801

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George Funeral Home Historic Downtown Chapel

211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC

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Funeral service

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Milton Shealy Funeral Home - Aiken

211 Park Avenue, SW, Aiken, SC 29801

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