James Howard Keel, 76, of McMinnville passed from this life Sunday, March 18, at his home. Jimmy was born Saturday, Feb. 14, 1942 in McMinnville, the son of the late Howrie Keel and Gladys McBride Keel. He is survived by his son James Gregory Keel, brother Louis E Keel, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.