In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

A Tribute and Celebration

We were the class of 1958, members of the Greatest Generation as well as children of the Greatest Generation. Born in 1940, we are also called members of the Traditional Generation.

Our childhood, post World War II, "was the best of times . . . it was the age of wisdom . . . it was the epoch of belief . . .it was the season of Light . . . it was the spring of hope . . . we had everything before us . . .we were all going direct to Heaven . . . ." (A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens.) At least, that's the way I felt about it. We were truly blessed.

- Ouida Tomlinson -

This blog is a place for 1958 graduates of Meridian, Mississippi, High School to stay in touch, post their news, items of interest and photographs.

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Saturday, October 23, 2021

Albert Ray Keller, Obituary, July 02, 1940 - October 12, 2021


Albert Ray Keller, Sr., 81, passed away suddenly in Las Vegas, NV, on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from heart failure. He was a graduate of Meridian High School in Meridian, MS. Ray was a Navy veteran and retired electrician from Entergy Waterford 3. He was a resident of LaPlace, LA, for 39 years. He was a jack of all trades, handyman, electrician, woodworker, painter, artist, motorcycle rider, art and music lover. He was very active in the Goldwing group GWRRA Chapter K of Metairie. Ray was married to the love of his life, Kaye Keller, for 46 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Kaye Keller of LaPlace, LA; sons, David Keller and wife Pam; Barry Keller and wife Toni; Timothy Keller and wife Melanie, all of Meridian, MS; and daughter, Kara Salton and husband David of Houston, TX. He is preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Elwin and Thomas Blizard of Meridian, MS; father, Albert Flynt Keller of Meridian, MS; and his eldest son Albert R. Keller, Jr. of Pensacola, FL. Ray had 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Albert, with his quiet sense of humor and handyman expertise, will be missed greatly by his family and friends. A small, private family memorial will be held as he wished.

A Fallen Limb
A limb has fallen from the
family tree. I keep hearing
a voice that says, “Grieve
not for me. Remember the
best times, the laughter,
the song. The good life I
lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I’m
counting on you. Keep
smiling and surely the sun
will shine through. My
mind is at ease, my soul is
at rest. Remembering all,
how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no
matter how small. Go on
with your life, don’t worry
about falls. I miss you all
dearly, so keep up your
chin. Until the day comes
we’re together again.”



O God our Father, Creator of all the living, we entrust to Your gentle care all those we love who have gone before us; and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .
Eternal rest, grant unto, Albert Ray Keller, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

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