Keith Albury was born in Harbour Island and received his early education there.  He moved to Nassau at a relatively early age but returned home almost every summer.

 He spent his teenage years with his mother and stepfather in Yellow Elder Gardens while attending the Government High School - where he excelled as a student.

  He enrolled in West Indies College (now North Caribbean University) in Mandeville, Jamaica and earned a BA Degree in Theology.  He then pursued a Master’s Degree at Andrews University in Michigan and later earned a Doctor of Education Degree.

 From the onset of his calling as a Minister of the Gospel it was clear that preaching was just not a vocation but a calling for Pastor Albury.

 Whether in Eleuthera or other Family Islands where he began his Ministry, it was evident that there was something special about Keith Albury.

Blessed with an effulgent personality, obvious charisma, unshakeable conviction and well-tuned oratorical skills, Keith Albury’s rise to prominence within the leadership of the Seventh Day Adventist Community and the nation was meteoric.

 After pastoring a number of churches, he became President of The Bahamas Conference of the Seventh Day Adventists. Later, he became President of the Northern Bahamas Mission of Adventists.

 Keith Albury was one of the finest examples of young Bahamian male leadership.  He spoke well, he was a role model in all aspects of his life; he was a bridge builder and a credit to all whom he represented.

 He served his country as a member of BaTelCo’s Board of Directors; the National Crime Commission and was a leading voice for religious liberty, substance abuse prevention and enhancement of the male image in the country.

 Pastor Albury was a devoted husband to his wife, Ann, and a shining example to their three sons, one of whom, Anson, has already followed him into the gospel ministry.

 Pastor Albury was a Scholar, a trailblazer, a mentor, a crusader and religious leader of the first order.

His influence reached beyond the bounds of Adventism and challenged us all to a nobler calling and a higher purpose.

 We may ask the question, if he was so special why did he leave us so soon?

I suspect it is because his work was done.

We are now challenged to honour his example and to ensure that when our day comes, it can be said of us that we have completed our work and that we did it well.