KENNEBUNKPORT — It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James H. Keithley, Sr.,77, of Old Cape Road.

He was born in Saco on Aug. 8, 1941 the son of Joseph and Emily Noble Keithley.

Jimmy attended Saco schools. He later served in the U.S. Army.

After his service to his country, he worked at Fisher James repairing typewriters and most recently for Dixie Office repairs.

Jim enjoyed sports which included coaching Little League and watching Thornton Academy Football and the New England Patriots.

Jim also enjoyed racing pigeons and walking his dog on the beach.

He and his wife Linda have resided in Kennebunkport for over 35 years.

He is predeceased by a daughter Kimberly Meunier in 2012.

Survivors include his wife of over 38 years Linda Morelli Keithley of Kennebunkport; two sons James H. Keithley of Portland and spouse Steve Volterman, and Brian Keithley of Saco; a brother Bob Keithley of Saco and wife Lynne; a sister Janice Nunan of Saco; four grandchildren, Alexis, Stephanie, Ashley and Romani; and two great-grandchildren Aaron and Caleb.

Friend and relatives may call at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco on Friday Jan. 25, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at 11 a.m.

Private family committal service will be at the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale.

For those wishing to make memorial contributions in his memory please consider the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, Maine 04102.