Early Alabama fixed base operator, U.S. Army Air Corps and United Airlines pilot. He was born August 10, 1910 in Meridian, Mississippi. He began flying in 1930. His first solo was in an OXX6 Eaglerock. He opened Keeton-Parker Flying Service at old Bates Field at Mobile, Alabama in 1934. He was the pilot of the air refueling and supply airplane in support of the Key brothers during their world record setting endurance flight in 1935. He made 438 air contacts to refuel and transfer food and supplies during the record flight of more than 650 non-stop hours. His communication equipment and refueling system designs were vital to the mission's success. He served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps for 10 years. His airline career began in 1936 in a United Airlines Boeing 247. He was qualified in all Douglas equipment operated by United Air Lines. His last scheduled operations were in the Douglas DC-8. In 1970 he retired and returned to Alabama.