Floyd Keels, a longtime member of the First Citizens Bank’s board of directors, passed away.

The former president and CEO of Santee Electric Cooperative, Keels served on the board since 2014. He was an active member of the board’s audit and trust committees and provided insights and guidance to the bank’s management and board during his tenure.

“Floyd was an exceptional leader who generously shared his expertise and business knowledge, as well as his warmth, friendship and sense of humor,” Frank B. Holding Jr., chairman and CEO of First Citizens, said. “We will miss his dedication and service. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his wife, Bessie J. Keels, his family and friends.”