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JEFFREY H. O'KEEFE
PRESIDENT
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Jeffrey H. O'Keefe is a 5th generation family member to assume the helm of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. Jeff entered the business in 1973 while attending Notre Dame High School in Biloxi, MS. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1981 and returned to the family business. Jeff remained active as a USM Alumni and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2004. Jeff has previous served on the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service which licenses and regulates funeral homes within the state. Presently Jeff serves on the boards of Biloxi Regional Medical Center and The Peoples Bank in Biloxi. Jeff is also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Mississippi Funeral Directors Association, Independent Selected Funeral Home Association and numerous other civic and professional associations.
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ARTHUR W. "BUBBA" LANG
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
IN CHARGE OF OPERATIONS
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Arthur W. "Bubba" Lang attended McNeese State University before joining his father in the business. Bubba is Past President of the Mississippi Funeral Director's Association and presently serves on the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service which licenses and regulates the funeral homes within our state. Bubba is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and had most recently served on their Policy Board. He is a member of the Independent Selected Funeral Home Association and the First Baptist Church of Gulfport. He also a member of numerous other civic and professional associations.
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GUY B. ROBERTS
CO-MANAGER BILOXI |
Guy B. Roberts serves as General Manager of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes. Guy B. began his funeral service career in 1968 with Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home as an apprentice. After an assignment in Viet-Nam he received his Mortuary of Science Degree from Commonwealth University in Houston Texas in 1973. In 1984 Guy B. returned to work with Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home where he has been since. Guy B. was appointed and served on the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service also serving as its Chairman on two different occasions.
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GARY DUBAZ
CO-MANAGER BILOXI
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Gary Dubaz serves as Assistant-Manager of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes. Gary, a lifelong resident of Biloxi graduated from Notre Dame High School and attended Jefferson Davis Community College. He began his employment in funeral service at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home in 1985 and received his Funeral Directors license in 1987. Gary is a member and Officer of the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association serving as Secretary / Treasurer.
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DEAN SHANKLAND
PRENEED AND INSURANCE SPECIALIST
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Dean Shankland was born and raised in Biloxi. A graduate of Notre Dame High School and the Gulf Coast Community College, Dean has an extensive background in the Insurance field with most of that experience having been gained while working with the O'Keefe Family at Gulf National Life Insurance Company. Dean worked with Gulf National for 12 years and has been employed with Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home since 1993. Dean runs the Bradford Insurance Agency which collects policy premiums and sells prearranged funerals. |
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STEVE HILTON
CEMETERY DIVISION MANAGER
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Steve Hilton was born and raised on the Gulf Coast. He was licensed in funeral service in 1988. He graduated from St. Martin High School and Commonwealth University in Houston, TX. He has over 20 years in Funeral Service with the majority of that time at Bradford-O'Keefe. Steve presently manages Crestlawn Memorial Park and D'Iberville Memorial Park Cemeteries, a division of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes. |