James Lyle Key, age 61, of Tallahassee, FL (formerly of the Dora area), passed away August 1, 2024. Mr. Key was born in Ft. Hood, TX on October 14, 1962 to the late Joe Lee and Muriel Teske Key.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Key.

He is survived by two children, Jeremy A. Key and his wife Ashley and Ethan Key and his wife Amanda; five grandchildren, Payton Key, Jaxen Keym, John Key, Kinsley Key, and Jack Key; two sisters, Peggy McDuffee and her husband Freddie and Sandra Key; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A celebration of Mr. Key's life will be held Saturday, August 10, beginning at 10 AM from the chapel of Bell Funeral Home.

Today we celebrate the life of a very special, unique man who shall be sorely missed by those that knew him.  James was loved by and was many things to many different people.

He was a family man, a father and a grandfather.  James was a son, a brother, a cousin, a nephew and a friend amongst other things.  He wore many hats throughout his life and anyone that knew James understood that he was a true and honest individual with a good sense of humor.  He was also a complex individual who was fiercely loyal and loving to those he knew and those that depended on him.

James was born into a military family.  He was raised in many different parts of the world.  He graduated from Vigor High School in Prichard, Alabama and then he attended and graduated from ITT Technical Institution and found his place in a long held career doing work that he enjoyed. James loved his old school rock-n-roll.  He enjoyed the beach and he loved scuba diving, which he did as often as possible.  Anyone who knew James knew that he was a die hard Alabama fan (Roll Tide!).

He will be missed by those that knew and loved him but we know that one day we will see him  again.