William James Keagy Jr., 50 (formerly of Salem) died at 1:59 AM Monday, February 26, 2018 at Akron City Hospital / Summa Health System.

He was born on February 3, 1968 in Salem, the son of William James Joseph Keagy Sr., and the former Joyce Ann Donnalley.

He worked in the construction industry for many years.

Billy had recently been residing in New Franklin, but spent many years in the Salem area. He worked for various construction companies in the area and would assist many of them on larger projects.

Billy liked to spend time alone, outdoors where he was able to absorb in the spiritual side of life and nature. He liked spending time with and helping his grandparents over the years. Billy just loved to be around children, old folks and animals.

In addition to his mother and step-father, Joyce Ann (Donnalley) (Dale) Galbraith of New Franklin, father and step-mother, William James (Brenda) Keagy Sr. of Negley, he is survived by his daughter, Brittany Stratton of Boardman, sister Amy (Shawn) Mackey of Las Vegas, NV., half brothers Nathan and Josh Keagy both of Leetonia, and granddaughter Ave Derr of Boardman.

There will be no services or visitation held.

Arrangements by the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.