Marshall Keeble 1878-1968

Marshall Keeble was born to ex-slave parents Robert and Mittie Keeble in Rutherford County on December 7, 1878. At age 18, Keeble delivered his first sermon at Jackson Street Church of Christ where he remained a member until his death. One of the few African Americans to participate in the "Restoration Movement” on a national level, his audiences were racially diverse. From 1942 to 1958, Keeble served as president of the Nashville Christian Institute. A world-wide evangelist, Keeble baptized thousands of persons, established hundreds of congregations, and worked with a number of schools. Keebler died on April 20, 1968. His funeral service was held at the Madison Church of Christ and his body was buried in Greenwood Cemetery.