More detail on this person: Keith Edward Cedras died Thursday, November 21, 2013, at his home
following a hard fight against cancer. His loving wife, Constance and devoted friend, Dr. James
Burger were with him. Keith was an Army helicopter pilot and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War,
and spent most of his life and career in aviation. He retired in 2002 after a distinguished career
in United States Defense and International Marketing with Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth,
Texas. Keith was born August 23, 1946, to the late Edward Cedras and Isabel Cedras. He is survived
by his wife, Constance; his mother, Isabel; sisters, Jean Harding and Anita Power; parents-in-law,
Patricia and COL Norman Walker, USAF, Ret.; sister-in-law, Stacy Cowden Brown; brother-in-law, Kyle
Cowden; much beloved nieces and nephews; and innumerable friends all over the world.
Memorial services celebrating Keith's life will be held at 5 p.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150
Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, and subsequently at the
Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Army Aviation Association of America, Inc.
Scholarship Foundation by visiting www.quad-a.ejoinme.org-click on 'Scholarship' then click on
'Donate Now.' Please indicate that your gift is being made in honor of Keith Cedras. Arrangements by
McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
Published in Roanoke Times on Nov. 24, 2013
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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