Dear NCS, Officials, and USA Swimming Community,
It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I inform you of the sudden loss of one of our NCS Officials, James Keil (57), who passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. His service will be held on Monday, March 31 at Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, in Newton, NC 28658. Visitation beginning 1:00pm and the service starting at 2:00 pm. James Keil Obituary
NCS Officials Chair, Rob Stevens, shares Since 2014, James has served as a dedicated and passionate USA Swimming Official at over 1100 sessions. His consistent commitment to Swimmers, Coaches, Officials, and volunteers at swim meets has been extraordinary. He always spoke extremely highly of his amazing experiences at Special Olympics meets, Open Water meets, and local LSC meets. I was blessed to have had the opportunity to work with James at the STAR TarHeel States on Sunday, March 16. He was so excited about his experience at the recent TYR Pro Series meet in Westmont, IL. He was also beaming as he updated us on the amazing experience on a recent cruise with his wife, Kim, for their anniversary. The NCS Officials’ family has truly lost a valued Official, father, husband, and friend.
The NCS Officials’ family, and all of NCS, send our heartfelt condolences to James’ wife Kim, and their daughter Hallie. We are so grateful to them for sharing him with us as he gave so much back to the great sport of Swimming.
On behalf of NCS, we ask that you keep the Keil family in your thoughts and prayers. May prayers of comfort, peace, and strength be with all who knew James Keil, in the hours, days, and weeks ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
North Carolina Swimming
