Alexander "Al" Keller, age 82, of Montour Falls, NY, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Schuyler Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1943, in Windsor, VA, the youngest child of the late Henry Lee and Lottie Mae (Ford) Keller, Sr. He is predeceased by his parents and his 13 siblings, Junious Keller, James Arthur Keller, Vinnie Keller, Ruffin Ernest Keller, Priscilla Keller, Annie Fulgham, Vernon Keller, Lillian Keller Etheridge, Mildred Keller Robertson, Johnie Roger Keller, James Charles Keller, Bobby Keller, and Henry Lee Keller, Jr. Al was a resident of the Falls Home Assisted Living Facility. As a young boy, his father taught him how to play the guitar. He attended the Georgie D. Tyler School. Al loved his family and called them daily. After he accepted Christ into his life, he would write to his mother and always address it, "To a very special lady, Mrs. Lottie Keller, from son Al Keller," and he also wrote to his sister Mildred Keller Robertson, including a Gospel tract with each letter. One of his favorites was "My Wonderful Lord" by Walter Stoll. Al was affectionately known by his family and friends as "AK," "Alex," and "10-4," and will be greatly missed. His family would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of the Falls Home and Schuyler Hospital for their kindness.
My Wonderful Lord ~ By Walter S. Stoll
I'm thankful for JESUS who died on the cross for my sins, who rose from the grave for my justification, who sits at the right hand of God making intercession for me day after day. I'm thankful that I can talk to Him in prayer, that I can read His Word each day, that I can go to church and hear more about Him. I'm thankful to be a child of the King, thankful for the simplicity of the Gospel, thankful for His great faithfulness.
I'm thankful for JESUS who lives within my heart, who loves me, who cares about me, who watches over me day after day, who constantly supplies my needs, who guides me, who forgives me when I sin, who brings peace to my heart in time of tribulation, who gives me rest when I'm weary, who strengthens me when I'm weak, who gives comfort in time of discouragement and depression, who gives light when the way seems dark, who holds my hand and helps me through this life, who is always with me and who has promised never to leave nor forsake me, who stands by me in life's storms, who takes all my burdens and trials and problems and works them all out for my good.
I'm thankful to JESUS who "crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies," who "satisfieth thy mouth with good things," who "is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think," who is "an ever-present help in times of trouble." I'm thankful for such a friend as JESUS who "sticketh closer than a brother." I'm thankful for JESUS who is preparing me a mansion above, who is coming again soon to take me home to be with Him. I'm thankful for JESUS, for without Him I could do nothing; without Him life would be hopeless. But with JESUS, thank God, I'm saved.
Oh, there's more, much more. But I shall close with the words of David: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name." Hallelujah, what a Savior!