By james art 
Anthony East Keyes of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, entered his heavenly home peacefully surrounded by loving friends on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born in Halifax County on January 9, 1956 to the late Wayland Counts Keesy and the late Jeanette Perkins Keesy. Anthony was of the Baptist faith and an avid motorcyclist and toured with WERA Motorcycle Racing all over the East Coast. He lived life to the fullest and loved to travel the world. To know him was to love him and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by four brothers, Michael Counts Keesey (Ellen) of Danville, John Douglas Keesey (Rhonda) of Halifax, NC, James Stewart Keesey (Debra) of Mills River, NC, Robert Wayland Keesey of South Hill, numerous nieces and nephews , nephews and friends and special friends, Mike Carey (Jackie) of Danville and Dennis Pinkard (Glenda) of Winston-Salem, NC
He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia K. Trausneck (Mac).
A graveside service will be held Friday, November 1st at 2:00 PM at Dan River Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. John Campbell officiating.
Friends will be received immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.
For memorials, please contact the Cancer Society of Halifax County, PO Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home.