James "Jim" William Keathley

James “Jim” Keathley, 85, of Greensboro died Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Heartland Living and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at George Brothers Funeral Service with burial to follow at Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Jim was a long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, children’s Sunday school teacher, and on the building and grounds committee. He retired from Energizer Battery, Inc in Asheboro. He proudly served with the United States Air Force Air Police for four years.

Along with parents, Delmer and Olive Mae Keathley, Jim is preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Keathley, Wilma Jean Saunders, Lavonne Bauldauf, and Randolph Keathley.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Keathley; brother, Quentin Keathley (Vivian); sisters, Joanna Adams, Phyllis Stevens, and Nadine Blankenship (Randy); along with a host of nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Lisa Johnson, Janet Thomas and the staff of Heartland Living and Rehabilitation Center for all the care and love they shared during this past year.

Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of one’s choice.