Keith A. "Skip" McCool

Keith A. “Skip” McCool, age 60 of Naples, Florida and formerly of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly at his home following a sudden illness. He was born May 7, 1966 in Elwood the son of Paul D. and Linda L. (Morris) McCool. Keith formerly worked at Ball State University as a supervisor of the printing department for over 30 years before retiring in 2017. In recent years, he enjoyed working on construction projects in Naples with Ram Construction Company as a carpenter.

Keith was a 1984 graduate of Elwood Community High School where he ran Cross Country and Track. He was a member of the National Honor Society and DECA Vocational Program where he learned printing skills from Mr. Don Fortner which enabled him to go straight into the workforce as a print press operator. He was an avid Miami Dolphins fan, enjoyed IU sports, and recently liked watching Indiana Fever games. Keith enjoyed running in general; occasionally ran in several marathons and triathlons; and in past years cycled long courses in Indiana and Tennessee. He looked for any reason to be outdoors, loved fishing, and especially enjoyed hunting with his cousin, Terry Morris. Keith will be remembered as a quiet person who enjoyed a simple life. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Keith’s family includes his daughter, Kristen McCool (fiancé Ryan Rains) of Elwood; father, Paul (Joyce) McCool of Elwood; 2 step-children, Jessica (John) Paulino of Elwood and Zackery Hancock of Elwood; brother, Rodney McCool of Elwood; sister, Sonya (Corey) May of Elwood; former wife, Christy McCool of Elwood; special cousin who was like a brother, Terry (Missy) Morris of Elwood, Jr.; 3 grandchildren, Cayden Ball, Camden Ball, and Ella Ball; close Florida friend and employer, Will (Misty) Ramsey; and several nieces and nephews. Keith was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Tonya Mitchell; brother, Ronnie McCool; and nephew, Ty McCool.

A celebration of life memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with extended family member, Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1 to 3 pm prior to the memorial service at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.