William Hugh KefferCALDWELL: William Hugh Keffer passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on July 26th, 2016 while in the care of the Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell; he was 77 years old. He was born on April 8th, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio to William R. & Wilda McKee Keffer. William held a special place in his heart for the outdoors. Other than spending time with his family, there was nothing he loved more than going camping, fishing, canoeing, and just sitting by a campfire; it is safe to say that after his children, and his beloved wife, his job was the most important thing in the world to him. Every single day, no matter how hard times were, he stated how grateful that he was to have a job that he loved so deeply. William worked as an administrator for the Boy Scouts of America, a career he began in 1966. He worked in many capacities for the BSA, and in many places during his tenure there including being a part of the Stark County Council, The Mahoning Council, Detroit Council, the Great Trails Council, and the Muskingum Valley Council; where he was a Scouting Executive for 14 years. He relished playing a game of Chess, when he wasn't hiking a trail. On June 7th, 1959 he married the love of his life, Ruth Marie Calvin; with whom he shared 57 years of love.He is predeceased by his Parents, and his son, Tim Keffer. William is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Marie Keffer, and their children, Megan Keffer, Captain Brian (Lisa) Keffer of the United States Coast Guard, and Erin (Lloyd) France. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory his grandchildren, including Jason Keffer, Tara (Ben) Keffer Givens, and Jacob Keffer; as well as his great-grandchildren, Rilee and Drake Givens.Per his wishes, William will be cremated, and a reception will be held for him at a later date to be determined later at the Boy Scouts of America's Office, located at 734 Moorehead Ave, Zanesville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers his family requests that donations be made to the BSA Muskingum Valley Council, located at at 734 Moorehead Ave, Zanesville, Ohio.