Willard Thomas "Tom" Keller, 62, of Elkville, passed away at 11:19 P.M., Saturday, September 14, 2024 at his residence.
He was born September 14, 1962 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of James Duke and Pansy Rosalie (Morgan) Keller.
Tom had graduated from Elverado High School in 1980. He was a cook at Tippy's Restaurant from 1983 until 1998.  Tom had been a lead operator for Penn Aluminum from 2001 until 2017.  He enjoyed fishing and playing poker.
He is survived by two sons - Thomas Blake Keller and wife Paige and Nicholas Duke Keller and wife Katie, three grandchildren - Austyn Grace, Jaxson Beau, and David Crue, two siblings - James Carl Keller and Steve Keller and wife Crystal, nieces and nephew - Emma Teglasi and husband Michael, Rachel Kaufmann and husband Ben, Sarah Hale and husband Tyler, and Ethan Keller, two great nieces and three great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents - James Duke and Pansy Rosalie Keller.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 17th Street Warehouse in Murphysboro, IL from 5-8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you make a donation to the charity of your choice in Tom's memory.