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Brian Keith Obituary
Easley
Brian Larry "Fat Boy" Keith, 35, of Easley, died Saturday, April 16, 2011.
Born in Greenville on January 17, 1976, he was the son of Larry and Beverly Keith of Easley.
Mr. Keith graduated from Berea High School in 1994 and worked for Greer Flooring in Greer for six years. Brian was a born again Christian and member of Unity Baptist Church, where he was baptized.
Brian had a big heart and to know him was to love him. He loved fishing and would give you his last dime. We loved him so much. He will be missed dearly.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Lindsay Marie Keith of the home; a grandmother, Florence Marie Vereker of Biloxi, MS; uncles and aunts, Mike and Claire Vereker of Biloxi, MS, David and Cindy Kennon of Chattanooga, TN, Kathy Vereker of Hot Springs, AR, Earl and Elizabeth Keith of Taylors, James and Kay Keith of Greenville; special cousins, Allen Keith of Greeenville, Valerie Miller of Biloxi, MS; special friends, Scott Williams of Greenville and Jonathan Blackstock of Easley.
The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Burial will follow the service at Graceland West Cemetery.
The family will be at the residence.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Keith
Kellie webb griffin
April 27, 2011
Brian was a rear jewel! I want to begin with that ,he was a great man he made me laugh when i needed it and always told me to focus on the good times and with his passing thats all i can do bc there were never bad ones.He will be greatly missed and i pray God heals his familys broken hearts.to all all who got the pleasure of knowing Brian u know how much love he brought to the world.....Lord Bless Him and keep him close! And until we meet again my friend I love ya!!!!!
LARRY AND BEV KEITH
April 27, 2011
LARRY AND I HAVE LOST OUR BRIAN.WE CAN'T BEGAN TO UNDERSTAND WHY.I STILL WANT TO SEE HIM COME THRU THE DOOR OR DOWN THE STEPS FROM HIS ROOM.IF ONLY I COULD SEE HIS SMILE OR BIG BLUE EYES .WE CAN'T TELL EVERYONE HOW MUCH THEY TOUCHED OURS HEARTS FOR COMMING WITH FOOD FLOWERS AND THERE PRESENCES AT THE HOSPITAL, OUR HOME AND AT THE SERVICES WEDNESDAY.WE HOPE WE ARE ABLE TO THANK EVERYONE FROM OUR HEARTS. WE MAY NOT KNOW WHICH FLOWER WAS SENT BY WHOM, BECAUSE THE CARD'S GOT MESSED UP.BRIAN HAD A HEART OF GOLD AND I AM HEARING FROM SO MANY PEOPLE THEY TOO THOUGHT THAT. I WOULD COME HOME FROM WORK AND HE WOULD HAVE THE HOSE CLEANED AND LAUNDRY DONE. I HAVE BEEN SLOWLY LOOSING FAITH DO TO ANOTHER PROBLEM. IT HAS TAKEN THE LOSS OF OUR BRIAN TO WAKE ME UP. GOD HAD TO GET US THRU THIS,BECAUSE IT WOULD BE EASY TO GIVE UP. PLEASE KNOW THIS, BRIAN KNEW WE LOVED HIM. WHENEVER HE LEFT FOR WORK OR CALLED ON THE PHONE WE SAID TO EACH OTHER LOVR YOU.I ASKED GOD TO TAKE THE MEMORY OF THAT SATURDAY MORNING AWAY. GOD HAS ALREADY SOFTENED THAT MEMORY OF FINDING HIM. OUR PRAYER FOR ALL THAT KNEW BRIAN IS DO DO WHAT HIS LAST REQUEST TO ME WAS. HE WANTED US TO GET BACK IN CHURCH. WE WENT ON EASTER SUNDAY. WE HAD A HARD TIME TRYING TO LISTEN, BUT KNEW WE WERE WHERE WE NEEDED TO BE. PLEASE TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OFTEN YOU LOVE THEM. WHEN A FRIEND OR SISTER OR BROTHER ASK FOR HELP , BE THEREKEEP BRIAN,S LOVE OF FAMILY AND FRIENS ALIVE. GOD BLESS TO ALL THAT KNEW AND LOVE OUR PRECIOUS SON. TO BRIAN HIS DAD AND I ARE STILL IN SHOCK. WE WILL TRY TO GO ON IN YOUR LOVING MEMORY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OURS HEARTS AND I THANK GOD FOR THE MEMORIES WE SHARED WITH YOU.WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE DAD AND MOM.
Jackie Richardson
April 21, 2011
Dear Beverly I am so sorry to hear about your son. I do not know the circumatances and I am sorry I missed the call from your sister. Something told me to look in the paper tonight.I am sorry I missed the funeral service. I remember when Brian and Carrie played together when we were in nursing school. They will now be together in heaven. I know this will be one of the hardest things you will ever go through but just know God makes no mistakes. I know there is a reason though I do not understand. I pray the Lord will help during this time. I will pray for you and your husband and Lindsey. Please call me if you need anything. Your friend Jackie
Mandy Thomas
April 21, 2011
i still cant comprehend, or even wrap my mind around this horrible tragedy. i dont think we ever will be able to. I am at such a loss for words but have to let the world know what a wondereful, kind hearted, funny, loveable friend we have just lost. I am a true believer in our Lord, but just dont understand what taking Brian away from us has done. Maybe this is one of those things that I am not suppose to understand. I do know that my heart aches, my mind wonders, and the questions keep coming and so far no answers. I hope that we all can find comfort in each other, in the Lord, whatever we can find that makes this easier if possible. Lord please keep a comforting hand on the family and all loved ones so that one day we can smile again in remembrance of Brian because I know the world is crying over the loss of him now. We love you Brian Your shoes are unfillable !!!
Mandy Thomas
April 21, 2011
I pray that Brian's smile will continue to light up any room, his outrageously funny sense of humor will always make us laugh, and his Huge Heart will teach us all the true meaning of friendship and loyalty. I guess the song 'Only the Good die young' is so true, i can only thank and Praise the Lord for the time we were given with Brian. I am praying for you Beverly and Larry. I do take comfort in knowing Brian is now with our God and i bet the Angles are rolling with Laughter at Brian's jokes. I love you Brian Please come see and talk to me if only in my dreams.
April 20, 2011
To the whole family, I am so sorry to hear your lost. I will be praying for all of yall? You take care Your Cousin Debbie Wilson
Eva Fountain
April 20, 2011
Bev,Larry&Linsey:
Just to remind you that we love you,we are praying for you,and we are hurting with you.It is so good to read all the nice things Brian's friends are saying.We know he was a SweetHeart and will be missed more than words can say.Praying for God to wrap his loving arms around you and ease your pain,and to give you strength in days to come.
I wish we could be there with you.Aunt Eva&Uncle Lonnie
April 20, 2011
I worked for Larry & Ronnie yrs ago & helped Brian w/homework on occasion. I promised him Thriller tape if he would bring his grades up & he did. I'm so sorry for your loss & pray for God's healing hands. Sincerely, Joyce E. Ellison
jennifer brandon
April 20, 2011
I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I remember so many times coming home with Lindsey after school, and Brian would be there....every single time with a smile on his face. He was such a nice guy and such a joy to be around. I am praying for your family during this sad time. Love you!
Keisha Gallman
April 20, 2011
I'm a former classmate of Brian's I'm sorry to hear of your families loss. I prayer for strength & peace for the Keith family and friends
April 20, 2011
I am so sorry about Brian. He was such a great person!!! He would always make sure I had lunch when we worked if I was running short on money, even if I refused. He would do anything for you. You don't find too many people like that.He will truly be missed!! Thomas Blackstock
Lee Hunt
April 20, 2011
May God lay his hands on your family through these troubled times. Brian is loved and will be missed by many.
Jon Billingsley
April 20, 2011
Brian will be missed, Our prayers to the family and friends
Tara Landrum
April 20, 2011
Keith family: I am unable to make it to the services, however I wanted to let all of you know how sad I was to hear of Brian's death! He was a great friend who would do anything for a friend. He helped me get through the first few weeks after my Daddy's death. I will always cherish the memories of Brian, R.I.P my friend
Jim Rider
April 20, 2011
Larry & Bev, the obituary said Brian "was" your son. He will always be your son. And he will be waiting on you when you enter heavens doors. You are in our prayers.
Jennifer "McGee" Roberts
April 20, 2011
Brian and I grew up together and graduated high school together. I hate so much that we lost touch through the years. He was always such a great friend, and I have many fond memories. I am praying for your family. Brian, you will never be forgotten!!
Kim Scarborough Alexander
April 20, 2011
Dear Keith family,
May God give you the comfort you need to make it through this hard time. Brian was loved by everyone and will be missed dearly. He was a great friend and his memory will be forever cherished.
Love, Kim
Greg Darnell
April 20, 2011
When I remember you, I only remember the laughter you brought to me. My God grant your family peace and comfort. Until we meet again....
Susan Gorman
April 19, 2011
To the Keith Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are just lost for words. May God bless and comfort you all.
Love, Wes & Susan Gorman
Leslie Pace
April 19, 2011
Dear Keith family,
I am so very sorry for your loss!!! Our prayers are with your precious family! Brian was such a wonderful person!!!! I haven't seen you all in awhile, but my heart aches for you all during this time!
Love, Leslie (Gorman) Pace
Jay Driggers
April 19, 2011
I don't even know where to begin when trying to express my feelings of how wonderful and kind a person my buddy,Fatboy, was to everyone he met. He would have given the shirt off his back if you needed it. Living with him was quite an experience, full of happy,wonderful, interesting and sometimes crazy times.(Especially singing at the top of our lungs in the car and the times we spent fishing behind his house.) I will miss him and his awesome smile and laughter tremendously. I'm glad to know he is in a wonderful place with the Lord!
Fatboy, I love you and will always be thankful I had the pleasure of your friendship.
Larry and Bev, my heart goes out to you. Love you guys, too! If you need anything, I'm just a phone call away.
Love,
Jay
Tammy Waldrop Cash
April 19, 2011
Brian...I remember some fun times in school together. You will be missed dearly. My prayers are with your family. We will meet again one day. Say hey to my father, William Waldrop please.
Love,
Tammy Waldrop Cash
Brian Mahaffey
April 19, 2011
You will be missed .God bless!! Love ya man!!
Pam Smith
April 19, 2011
I went to school and graduated with Brian and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with his family and friends during this time of loss. May God give you all peace during to endure this tough time! God Bless you all!
Marcie Henry
April 19, 2011
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Brian. We will be praying for the Keith family during this difficult time.
Jennifer 'McCarter' McKelvey
April 19, 2011
Keith family,
I will always have fond memories of spending summers in Berea Forest with Brian and the rest of the gang. It was always great to see him out and about as we became adults; reminiscing about our childhood days. He was a great guy with a heart of gold. I am praying for your sweet family during this difficult time.
Mandy Thomas
April 19, 2011
I cant even wrap my mind as to why such things happen to such wonderful people. Brian was the most gentle, spuratic, loving friend that we all loved so very much. I know as a class of 1994, we havent felt this kind of personal pain since Sept.11, 1991 when JP left us. I hope that we can all find comfort in knowing Fatboy and John Paul are finally together again, and we know Brian is rejoicing in that fact alone. We will miss you Brian, we still miss you too JP. Until we all meet again, you two take care of one another.
Jennifer Hendrickson
April 19, 2011
I went to school with Brian. I was so sorry to hear about his passing. My thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends!
Janean Stepp Weaver
April 19, 2011
We love you "fatboy"! Life will not be the same without you!! My sweet, dear friend! No on will ever be able to fill your shoes...you were 1 of a kind! Prayers are with you all! Until we meet again!! Love, Janean & Baylee
Janean Weaver
April 19, 2011
My thoughts & prayers are with you all! I loved my "fatboy", he was a great friend with the biggest heart! Life will not be the same without him. No one will ever be able to fill his shoes!!! He was so special to me & to my daughter- Baylee! May god comfort us all in the days ahead!!!
Janean Weaver
April 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I loved my "fatboy", he was a great friend with the biggest heart. Life will not be the same without him. No one will ever be able to fill his shoes...he was 1 of a kind! So Special to me & my daughter- Baylee. God Bless you All!!
Jay and Angie Stapleton
April 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys!...He was greatly loved....
Pam Milliken
April 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family, I went to school with Brian. He was a really great person, inside and out. May God bless you all.
Judy Hardin Moore
April 19, 2011
Our Friendship will never be forgotten.
April 19, 2011
We have your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in His grace during this difficult time.
Courtyard by Marriott Team
April 19, 2011
Kathy Landreth and Family
April 19, 2011
We hope God will wrap his arms around you and your family, Beverly, and give you strength. Brian was so fortunate to have a mom like you who loved him so dearly. We will continue to pray for you, Larry, and Lindsay. The Cessarich Family
Florence & Vance Moran
April 19, 2011
Beverly and Larry, and all family members, we were so shocked whenever Cindy contacted us with the tragic news of your son. This is to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this heartbreaking event. The witness of those such as Brian, who loved the Lord and shared his faith with others, serves as a shining example so that others may be guided to eternal life through trusting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Our loved ones who have passed on, have already arrived at their destination to be with Jesus Christ for eternity, and each passing day means each of us here are only steps closer to that wonderful day whenever we shall all be reunited where there shall be no more sadness, pain nor separation. We shall celebrate together as the family of Jesus Christ in His presence. May those wonderful memories of times spent together with your son comfort and sustain you. We love you and trust that God will bring you peace and remain close to you.
Dot Humphrey
April 18, 2011
Beverly,
I am so sorry. Andrea called me from Charleston and told me about Brian.
We love you so much and pray for all of you that God will put His loving arms around all of you.
Dot, Brooke, and Andrea Humphrey
April 18, 2011
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son, I will be praying for you and your family.
Chuck Shockley
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