Joe Edward Keith, 77, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
Joe was born May 11, 1934, in Leesville to Jonathan Ramsey Keith and Hilda Mata Soefje Keith. Joe had honorably served in the U.S. Navy aboard the ship U.S.S. Allagash during the Korean War. He had worked more than 20 years at Kelly AFB as a parts specialist, retiring in 1994. Joe enjoyed keeping his classic 1966 Dodge pickup and his 1970 Plymouth Fury in tip-top shape, from the crankcase to the paint. He also enjoyed keeping his 1959 John Deere 730 Diesel tractor in working order for use on his ranch.
He was a very neat person, his clothes were always clean, properly folded and neatly put in their place. He kept his dishes cleaned and put away after every meal, a place for everything and everything in its place, just like he kept his tools. He was a simple man with simple needs. He loved working cattle and tending his ranch, and wiping his brow with his red handkerchief after a good day's work satisfied that he had done his best. Joe found comfort in old classic western music, driving his lawn tractor all the way down his lane to meet the mail carrier and visit just for a moment. He loved having friends over to fish in his tank that he worked to keep full of healthy fish.
Joe Keith is survived by his sister, Betty Johnson of Bastrop, half-brother Mike Wayne Bond (Connie) of Belmont, step-brother May Albert Bond Jr. of Hungerford, first wife Jean Clish of Michigan, sister-in-law Patricia Keith of Clinton, Okla., and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gerald Ramsey Keith Sr.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Leesville Cemetery, officiated by Randy Meyer. Honorary pallbearers include Dennis Keith, Jerry Keith, Willie Soefje and Tom Dodgen. Memorials may be made to the Belmont United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
Joe was born May 11, 1934, in Leesville to Jonathan Ramsey Keith and Hilda Mata Soefje Keith. Joe had honorably served in the U.S. Navy aboard the ship U.S.S. Allagash during the Korean War. He had worked more than 20 years at Kelly AFB as a parts specialist, retiring in 1994. Joe enjoyed keeping his classic 1966 Dodge pickup and his 1970 Plymouth Fury in tip-top shape, from the crankcase to the paint. He also enjoyed keeping his 1959 John Deere 730 Diesel tractor in working order for use on his ranch.
He was a very neat person, his clothes were always clean, properly folded and neatly put in their place. He kept his dishes cleaned and put away after every meal, a place for everything and everything in its place, just like he kept his tools. He was a simple man with simple needs. He loved working cattle and tending his ranch, and wiping his brow with his red handkerchief after a good day's work satisfied that he had done his best. Joe found comfort in old classic western music, driving his lawn tractor all the way down his lane to meet the mail carrier and visit just for a moment. He loved having friends over to fish in his tank that he worked to keep full of healthy fish.
Joe Keith is survived by his sister, Betty Johnson of Bastrop, half-brother Mike Wayne Bond (Connie) of Belmont, step-brother May Albert Bond Jr. of Hungerford, first wife Jean Clish of Michigan, sister-in-law Patricia Keith of Clinton, Okla., and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gerald Ramsey Keith Sr.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Leesville Cemetery, officiated by Randy Meyer. Honorary pallbearers include Dennis Keith, Jerry Keith, Willie Soefje and Tom Dodgen. Memorials may be made to the Belmont United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
Joe Edward Keith, 77, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
Joe was born May 11, 1934, in Leesville to Jonathan Ramsey Keith and Hilda Mata Soefje Keith. Joe had honorably served in the U.S. Navy aboard the ship U.S.S. Allagash during the Korean War. He had worked more than 20 years at Kelly AFB as a parts specialist, retiring in 1994. Joe enjoyed keeping his classic 1966 Dodge pickup and his 1970 Plymouth Fury in tip-top shape, from the crankcase to the paint. He also enjoyed keeping his 1959 John Deere 730 Diesel tractor in working order for use on his ranch.
He was a very neat person, his clothes were always clean, properly folded and neatly put in their place. He kept his dishes cleaned and put away after every meal, a place for everything and everything in its place, just like he kept his tools. He was a simple man with simple needs. He loved working cattle and tending his ranch, and wiping his brow with his red handkerchief after a good day's work satisfied that he had done his best. Joe found comfort in old classic western music, driving his lawn tractor all the way down his lane to meet the mail carrier and visit just for a moment. He loved having friends over to fish in his tank that he worked to keep full of healthy fish.
Joe Keith is survived by his sister, Betty Johnson of Bastrop, half-brother Mike Wayne Bond (Connie) of Belmont, step-brother May Albert Bond Jr. of Hungerford, first wife Jean Clish of Michigan, sister-in-law Patricia Keith of Clinton, Okla., and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gerald Ramsey Keith Sr.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Leesville Cemetery, officiated by Randy Meyer. Honorary pallbearers include Dennis Keith, Jerry Keith, Willie Soefje and Tom Dodgen. Memorials may be made to the Belmont United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
Joe was born May 11, 1934, in Leesville to Jonathan Ramsey Keith and Hilda Mata Soefje Keith. Joe had honorably served in the U.S. Navy aboard the ship U.S.S. Allagash during the Korean War. He had worked more than 20 years at Kelly AFB as a parts specialist, retiring in 1994. Joe enjoyed keeping his classic 1966 Dodge pickup and his 1970 Plymouth Fury in tip-top shape, from the crankcase to the paint. He also enjoyed keeping his 1959 John Deere 730 Diesel tractor in working order for use on his ranch.
He was a very neat person, his clothes were always clean, properly folded and neatly put in their place. He kept his dishes cleaned and put away after every meal, a place for everything and everything in its place, just like he kept his tools. He was a simple man with simple needs. He loved working cattle and tending his ranch, and wiping his brow with his red handkerchief after a good day's work satisfied that he had done his best. Joe found comfort in old classic western music, driving his lawn tractor all the way down his lane to meet the mail carrier and visit just for a moment. He loved having friends over to fish in his tank that he worked to keep full of healthy fish.
Joe Keith is survived by his sister, Betty Johnson of Bastrop, half-brother Mike Wayne Bond (Connie) of Belmont, step-brother May Albert Bond Jr. of Hungerford, first wife Jean Clish of Michigan, sister-in-law Patricia Keith of Clinton, Okla., and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gerald Ramsey Keith Sr.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Leesville Cemetery, officiated by Randy Meyer. Honorary pallbearers include Dennis Keith, Jerry Keith, Willie Soefje and Tom Dodgen. Memorials may be made to the Belmont United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
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