Terrence "Terry" Michael O'Keefe

Terrence Michael O'Keefe, 75, of Conway SC, passed away on January 25, 2019. Born November 11, 1943 in Cuero, TX, Terry was the son of the late General Timothy F. O'Keefe, USAF (Ret) and Eileen P. O'Keefe. Terry was a police officer and detective from Alexandria, VA, for fourteen years. One of four sons of an Air Force 4-star General, he traveled much of the world as part of a proud military family heritage. After attending The Citadel in Charleston, SC, Terry served his country in the Air National Guard, himself an honored Vietnam War veteran. He followed military service with a career in law enforcement. Upon retirement in Virginia, Terry worked in real estate and held positions in private security, once completely retired in Conway he honed his golf game that included a rare hole-in-one. Terry enjoyed history of all kinds, as a child often reading the encyclopedia for enjoyment; as a result he had a wealth of knowledge on many subjects that made him a go to authority and an entertaining story teller. A friend to all that crossed his path, Terry greeted everyone with a smile and twinkle in his eye. He cherished his devoted wife, Arlene, and loved his children, grands and great - grands in all of whom he was so very proud. Terry was preceded in death by a brother Richard W. O'Keefe. Terry is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Arlene, of Conway, and his children Chris (Debbie) O'Keefe, Greg (Trac) O'Keefe, and Shannon (Mike) Phillips, all of Northern Virginia; along with grandchildren, Sean O'Keefe, Caitlin O'Keefe, Daisy Smith, Kevin Phillips; and great grandchildren (Lilly Beckett and Aria O'Keefe). Also surviving are his brothers Col. Timothy (Linda) O'Keefe, Jr. USAF (Ret) and Vince (Karen) O'Keefe, all of North Florida; and many extended family members. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel with Rev. Bob Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, January 28, 2019 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the Funeral Home. The family thanks the many medical professionals and caregivers that assisted especially in the past year. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to First Baptist Church of Conway, 603 Elm St. Conway, SC 29526 or Embrace Hospice of Conway, 1318 3rd Ave. Conway, SC 29579.

Terrence "Terry" Michael O'Keefe

November 11, 1943 - January 25, 2019