Dr Keller P Greenfield

Keller Preston Greenfield, M. D. was born November 28, 1921 in Seminole, Texas to Lee Ollie Greenfield and Bertha Hatchett Greenfield and went on to his heavenly reward on March 25, 2016. He was first and foremost, a man of faith as well as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, father-in-law and friend to many. He was a perfect example of the attributes of "The Greatest Generation". He is survived by his wife, Wanda, his son and daughter-in-law, D. Tyler and Anne Greenfield of Kingsport, TN, daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Christos Tsatsoulas of Richardson, TX and daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and Mike Agapos of Memphis, TN and grandchildren Charles and Elaine Greenfield of Kingsport, TN, Jonathan, Alexander and Christina Tsatsoulas of Richardson, TX and Michael, Benjamin and Andrew Agapos of Memphis, TN.
He came from a very humble background. At an early age he trusted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and that relationship truly shaped the rest of his life. He graduated from Brownfield High School at age 16 and went to work as a draftsman for an oil company in west Texas. When WWII broke out, he volunteered for the Army Air Corps and after basic training; he was assigned as a Bombardier/Navigator for heavy bombers and was assigned to the 395th Squadron of the 20th Air Force flying B-29s. They were based in India with advanced bases in Southwest China. Although he was dual rated, he served mainly as a Bombardier. After his first combat mission, he became very ill with Reiter's disease and was hospitalized in Calcutta, India. As a result, he was unable to go on his next scheduled mission. During that mission, his crew had to ditch the plane in the Bay of Bengal and two of the ten member crew were lost. After three months in the hospital in Calcutta, Keller was sent back to the United States and spent another three months recuperating. He then was sent to retrain for Radar Operator School, but by the time he was ready to be returned to the Far East, the war ended. He then entered Baylor University in January of 1946 at age 24. On August 31st of 1948 he married Wanda Jean Tyler in Brownfield, Texas. In June of 1953 he graduated from Baylor University College of Medicine. He practiced medicine in Baytown, Texas the first two years right out of medical school. He eventually practiced as a small town doctor for 21 years in Denver City, Texas. He had the type of medical practice that doesn't really exist now in this modern age of specialization. He took care of adults and children, delivered babies, did orthopedic work, surgery and even anesthesia for other doctor's surgical procedures. He never turned down anyone who couldn't pay him and often accepted barter payments. During his time in Denver City, he became interested in physical fitness after hearing Dr. Kenneth Cooper speak about aerobic exercise and preventive medicine. He began running in 1970 at age 49 and started visiting Dr. Cooper annually for a physical exam. In 1977 Dr. Cooper invited Keller to join his medical staff at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, TX where he practiced preventive medicine until 1991. During his time at the Cooper Clinic, he challenged himself to run a marathon and ended up completing 3 marathons between the ages of 60-65. Because he always wanted to "stay in the game" he continued his medical practice for many years doing insurance exams and disability exams until the age 93. Keller served as a deacon at First Baptist Church Denver City and First Baptist Church Richardson. He also was a city councilman in Denver City for several years. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hiker, backpacker, camper and gardener. He shared this love with his kids and grandkids. He was truly a landscape artist and beautified the yard of every home he lived in, as well as those of his children, neighbor's and anyone else who asked for his assistance. In fact, he said had he not been a doctor he would have been a landscape architect.
He was truly an inspiration for all who knew him, and no doubt positively influenced the lives of countless others through mission trips, volunteering with Promise Keepers, Need Him ministry and a life of service. He remained fit and quite active for almost his entire life. He did not suffer in his passing. His was truly a life well lived.
The words of the Apostle Paul can surely be used to describe the life of Keller Preston Greenfield, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
A graveside service will be held to honor Dr. Greenfield at DFW National Cemetery, Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 2:30 PM, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, Texas 75211. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church Richardson, 1001 Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas 75080. If desired, in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to First Baptist Church Richardson's building fund. Thank you to family and friends for all of your prayers, love and support. We are so blessed by your concern and caring spirit.