Jon Keith Elmblad

Jon Keith Elmblad, 78, of Greenwood, SC, husband of June A. Menchetti Elmblad, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home.

Born in Connecticut, he was a son of the late John Chester and Joanna Molloy Elmblad. Keith and June moved to Greenwood with Flexible Tubing in 1968, where he was employed for 13 years. Keith and June coowned Elmblad’s Hallmark for more than 40 years in the Greenwood, Seneca, and Spartanburg areas and he also owned and operated Elmblad’s Books & Toys. He was a former member of the Rotary Club of Greenwood and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Keith is survived by his wife of the home; a niece, Deborah Grant; a nephew, Brian Elmblad; a great-nephew, Christopher Norman; cousin, Arleen Whelan; sisters-in-law, Joann Menchetti, Linda Menchetti, Lisa Nazzaro, Justine Menchetti, Cindy Menchetti, Kathy Menchetti and Toni Menchetti and brother-in-law, Nathan Menchetti.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Kent Elmblad.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 2819 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT.

Calling hours will be prior to the mass from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont, 408 W Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646.

Harley Funeral Home and Crematory (www.harleyfuneralhome.com) is in charge of arrangements.