Bobby Joe Keiningham

Bobby Joe Keiningham, age 65, of Kershaw, South Carolina, passed away at his home on the morning of March 11, 2026. Born in Lawton, Oklahoma, he was the son of Jimmy Keiningham and the late Lynda Lytle Burrell.

Known affectionately as “Cruze,” Bobby Joe spent his working life as a truck driver and took great pride in his profession. He cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, and found deep enjoyment in camping, hunting, and, above all, fishing.

He is survived by his father, Jimmy Keiningham; his children, Monica Elliott, Misty Johnstone, Beth Evans, Bobbie Lee Keiningham, Bobby Joe Keiningham II, and Amy Branham; twelve grandchildren, Brianna, Donald, Preciouse, Joseph, Corina, Logan, Mariah, Mary, James, Corey, Kensley, and Willie; five great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Sandra Medrano, Jack Keiningham, Sharon Keiningham, Shannon Bridges, Ray Carnahan, Richard Carnahan, Robin Carnahan, and Gary Carnahan, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Catoe Keiningham, his mother, Lynda Lytle Burrell, and his brother, Jimmy Winkle.