Chief David L. Key

Chief David Long Key, age 66, of Hendersonville, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. A member from 1972 until his retirement in 2007, Chief Key lived and breathed the Hendersonville Police Department. He loved his Family, camping, antiques, fishing, guns, and he loved his dogs. He is a 1970 graduate of Hendersonville High School, a graduate of the Middle Tennessee State University Masters’ Program, a proud member of FBI National Academy Associates Session #111, the IACP and the TACP. He is also a member of the Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul David and Ruth Mae Key; and his brother, Larry Key.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nancy Key; and his son, Philip David Key; grandson, Charles Philip Key; aunt, Marjorie Lee; his cousin (who was more like a sister), Pat (Harold) Gorrell; nieces, Chastity (Mike) Roland and Kimberly (Mike) Bomkamp; and numerous cousins.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 1, from 2:00pm-4:00pm and again from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Austin & Bell Funeral Home, Hendersonville; and on Friday, June 2, at First Baptist Church Hendersonville from 11:00am until his Celebration of Life Service at 1:00pm with Chaplain Gary Ferrell and Pastor Sellers Crain officiating. Honorary pallbearers are the Hendersonville Police Department. Active pallbearers are Philip Key, Charles Key, Eddie Davis, Bruce Carter, Paul Harbsmeier, and David Pigna. Interment will follow in Hendersonville Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the David L. Key Scholarship Fund at Volunteer State Community College.
Services have been entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN. 615-822-4442. www.austinandbell.com