page_title: Jeremiah Joseph O'Keefe
section_title: Philanthropy
hierarchical_section_title: Jeremiah Joseph O'Keefe / Philanthropy
caption_attribution_description: English: Grounds of Ohr-O'keefe Museums of Art, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
context_page_description: Jeremiah Joseph "Jerry" O'Keefe III was an American World War II veteran and decorated fighter pilot ace. In addition, he served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives and was the mayor of Biloxi, Mississippi from 1973 to 1981.
context_section_description: O'Keefe was a major financial contributor and fundraiser for both the Walter Anderson Museum of Art and the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art.
  He and his wife Annette also founded and endowed the O'Keefe Charitable Foundation, a charitable organization designed to support local organizations and various other charitable purposes. O'Keefe has long been active in a variety of civic organizations.
  In 1967 and 1975, he was honored by the United Fund Campaign for Distinguished Service to the people of Harrison County. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Boy Scouts of America's Pine Burr Area Council.
caption: Grounds of Ohr-O'Keefe Museums of Art, Biloxi
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