Keith Deprill's Obituary
Keith Edward "Mr. Big" Deprill, 54, of Salem, passed away gently on Sunday morning, February 19, 2012, after a yearlong battle with Kidney Cancer, with his longtime friend Gary Noling praying over him. He volunteered to have a ground breaking surgery to be performed by his doctors and the case study was published August 22, 2011 in Karger, in hopes the case report will stimulate physicians and oncologists to "think outside of the box" and continue to come up with innovative treatment ideas to help others. Keith was known by his friends as "Mr. Big" regarding his big personality, dreams, ambitions and generosity. He was owner of Carnation Cabinet Co. in Alliance for 24 years, and was a member of the Salem Preservation Society, the Ohio Historical Society and the Alliance Ulster Project. Keith was a man of many talents and passions, and known to be an imaginative prankster to family and friends. He enjoyed antique shopping with his sidekick Joyce Battershell. Keith was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, he enjoyed train travel, model railroading, restoration of homes, auctions, flea markets, and the long forgotten pastime of sitting on the front porch talking with neighbors. As Keith continues his journey, he leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Theresa Jones Deprill of Salem; children, Kisha Deprill of Canton, Heather (Dan) Helphenstine of Alliance, Dion (Ruth) DePrill of Marietta, GA, Derek (Dee) DePrill of Alliance, Nicholas Deprill of Salem, Jake (Brittany) Deprill of Salem, and Kelsey Deprill of Salem; a sister, Vicki (Warren) Bradley of Columbus and was blessed with many nieces & nephews whom he adored, as well as his four legged companion Stella, as well as his Ulster children of Belfast, Brian McVeigh, Aaron Patterson & Ciara O Neill. Preceding him in death were his parents, Raymond and Evelyn (Gotschall) Deprill; grandparents, Corwin and Zue Gotschall, John & Fidelia Deprill; and a sister, Deborah R. Deprill. The family will receive friends at the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 22, 2011, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, February 23, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Rick Sams of Alliance Friends Church officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Union Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home, 1000 S. Union Avenue, Alliance, Ohio 44601.
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