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Keith, Gary Lee

In Memory of
Gary Lee Keith Sr

BIRTH: 07 Aug 1931 Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama

DEATH: 31 Mar 2011 Gaylord, Otsego, Michigan

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Gary Lee Keith, Sr., age 79, formerly of Kalkaska, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at his home in Gaylord. He was born on August 7, 1931 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late John M. and Lena M. (Dial) Keith. 

Gary married the former Katherine E. Barnett on March 11, 1954 in Birmingham. Together they raised 5 wonderful children. Gary served his country proudly as member of the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in management in the retail business. Gary was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Kalkaska. 

He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Katherine; his loving children, Katherine (Tommy) Brady of Dayton, TN, Randy (Stephanie) Keith of Rossville, GA, Brenda (Desmond) Powell of Gaylord, and Gary (Donna) Keith Jr. of Dayton, TN; 10 cherished grandchildren; 19 precious great-grandchildren; and his dear sister, Constance Walrond of Birmingham, AL. 

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; his son, John; his siblings, Colleen, Jack, Clarence, and Coy; his granddaughter, Amy; and his great-grandson, Zach. 

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. with visitation from 3:00 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Kalkaska with Pastor Matt Moser officiating. Burial will be in Otsego Lake Township Cemetery when weather permits. 

Memorials may be given to Calvary Baptist Church, 85 W. Dresden, Kalkaska, Michigan 49646. 

Condolences may be left on-line at www.wolfeoneill.com. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours. 

Funeral Home

Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home
Kalkaska, Michigan 49646

Publication

The Leader and Kalkaskian
Kalkaska, Michigan

Disposition

Burial

 

Cemetery

Otsego Lake Township Cemetery
Gaylord, Michigan

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Military Branch

U.S. Army

War Served In

Korean War