Jonathan Lee Keeter, age 51 of Ellenboro, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  He was born on July 16, 1973, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Willie James Keeter and Betty Hawkins Keeter Robinson. 

Jonathan was a wonderful father to his two boys, and he loved spending time with them building model cars and watching wrestling. 

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Keeter Stone.

Survivors include his sons, Jonathan Lee Keeter, II, and Jack Ford both of the home, his brother, Jessie James Keeter of Rutherfordton, and his sisters, Nancy Ann Velazquez of Hendersonville, Cathy Spencer of Harris, and Rebecca Terry of Spindale. 

A memorial service will be held at 2 o'clock on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Corinth Baptist Church with the Reverend Mike Conner officiating.  No formal visitation is planned.  

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com