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Luther Keith Obituary
Luther was a World War II Veteran. He served our country as a member of the United States Navy, aboard the USS Los Angeles. He was a plank owner of the USS Los Angeles as he was assigned to the ship at the time it was commissioned.
In recent years, he participated in reunions with fellow shipmates of the USS Los Angeles Association in various locations across the country. He served as President and was currently serving on the Board of Directors. He was also a lifetime member of VFW #1264.
Luther was a salesperson during his working career. In his retirement years, Luther loved to do handy work, especially remodeling homes for grandchildren. His grandchildren could feel the love that went into each home.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Phyllis Arnold Keith; daughter, Judy Ferrell and husband, Barry, of Roanoke; daughter, Karen Likens and husband, Randy, of Roanoke; and son, Doug Keith, of Roanoke. Grandchildren include Stephanie Everett and husband, Sam, Karrie Gibson and husband, Roger, Kim O'Conner and husband, Wally, Kirk Likens and wife, Ashley, Emily Allen and husband, T.J., Kelly Clatterbuck and husband, Robert, and Ryan Keith, all of Roanoke, Hope Hendrix and Carmen Keith, of Kershaw, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Hannah Everett, Kayla Gibson, Cameron O'Conner, Abby Hendrix, Troy Everett, Erika Gibson, Aiden Likens, Austin Hendrix, Alli Likens and Kaylee O'Conner. He is also survived by his sisters, Ollie Ford, Alma Blankenship and husband, Bobby, and Rachel Craighead; brothers, Martin Keith and wife, Violet, and Kenneth Keith and wife, Phyllis Ann; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Airlee Court Baptist Church, 4827 Delray Street, Roanoke, Va., conducted by the Rev. Claude Carter. Interment will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by the DAV Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2010, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.
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Memories and Condolences
for Luther Keith
April 20, 2011
Dear phyllis, Sorry for you loss of Luther Another loss has come so soon with the death of Everlyn. May God continue to be with you. May Easter remind you of the price Jesus paid that we may go and be with him and see our love ones again. Yours in Christ,
Milford and Joanne Stern
hannah everett
September 14, 2010
i miss my gg pa so much
Ken and Martha Grimes
August 20, 2010
Dear Phyllis, Ken and I just recently heard about the death of your dear husband, Luther. We are so sorry for your great loss and we are praying for you and your family.
Love and God Bless! Ken and Martha J. Grimes
David Nunley
August 14, 2010
He was a very nice man. He let me keep my 68' Firebird in his garage after i wrecked it in HS so Doug & i could work on it.That was 33 years ago.I still have the car and still remember Mr.Keith.I'm sorry he's not with us anymore.
carolyn paxton
August 12, 2010
I am really sorry for your loss. I pray that god will send some comfort to get through this difficult time. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. You guys are like family. Love you guys Carolyn Paxton
August 10, 2010
Dear Phyllis, Margaret and I are sad to hear of Luther's death. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers. Luther was a very dear friend of Margaret and I and you also. He was The Backbone of our USS Los Angeles Association. He was always there when I needed help at our Reunions. He never asked what he could do to help, he was standing there with his sleeves rolled up beside me doing what needed to be done. He gave of himself so very much to us in The Association and I for one will miss him. We remember the meeting in Williamsburg and all the work your family put into it. You have a grandchild in South Carolina, if we can ever help in any way call us. Craig Jumper West Columbia, SC
Cinae' Morgan
August 10, 2010
Karen, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I pray that God will bless and comfort your family, especially during this difficult time.
Terry & Rose Burrow
August 7, 2010
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. One of the things I'll always remember about Mr. Keith was his generosity and his willingness to help others.
August 7, 2010
My condolences to the family of Luther. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Russell Richards, Petersburg, VA.
August 7, 2010
Dear Phyllis, Judy, Karen, Doug, spouses, and and related offspring, I know you will miss Luther. He was a wonderful man who cared for his family and those of us that were fortunate to know him. He'll be missed by many. Your family was like my second childhood family and he was like a second Dad, giving me great memories I'll have the rest of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ron Sower, Tacoma, WA
Terry & Rose Burrow
August 6, 2010
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. One of the things I’ll always remember about Mr. Keith was his generosity and his willingness to help others.
August 6, 2010
Aunt Phee, our sympathy to you and your family. Uncle Luther was a special uncle and friend to me. I'm sure the world's going to spin a little slower without him aboard.
Curry Wertz and family, Emerald Isle NC
August 6, 2010
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Luther was special person and will be greatly missed.
Tom,Karen Shelton and Boys
August 6, 2010
Dear Phyllis and all your family,our prayers and sympathy are with you. Luther will be missed by all of us in the L A Association. God bless you. Hope to see you again.
Jim and Pat Osborne
Elinor Todd
August 6, 2010
Dear Phyllis and family, May God bless and comfort you and your family at this sad time. Elinor Todd
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