Ray Keeton

Pastor Ray Keeton, Senior Pastor of First Christian Church of Clemmons, entered heaven on Saturday, September 28, 2024, because of his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. Born Dennis Ray Keeton, Jr. on July 1, 1969, in Forsyth County to Dennis Ray Keeton, Sr. and the late Linda Earle Keeton, Pastor Ray facilitated and helped found several Celebrate Recovery ministries in Forsyth County and the surrounding area. A graduate of North Davidson High School and John Wesley University, he volunteered for many years in the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry. Pastor Ray loved serving his “forever family” at First Christian Church of Clemmons. Pastor Ray’s memorial service will be held at eleven o’clock on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at First Christian Church of Clemmons 6131 Frye Bridge Road in Clemmons, NC. He will be buried in the First Christian Church of Clemmons cemetery. Pastor Ray is survived by his wife Sara Sullivan Keeton; one brother, Kevin Keeton; four sons, Corey, Tyler, Noah, and Seth; three grandchildren, Salem, Leo, and William and three “daughters,” Johanna, Tessa, and Dajzia.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” 2 Tim 4:7-8