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John Keith Jr. Obituary
He was born in Harrison County, Oct. 4, 1941 to the late John M. Keith Sr. and Beatrice Kitchen Keith.
Jack, a long-time resident of Cynthiana, was active in numerous community activities. He graduated from Cynthiana High School, received a bachelor's degree from Kentucky Wesleyan college, a master's degree from Western Kentucky University and a Law Degree from the University of Kentucky. He served as Commonwealth Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit since 1980 until his retirement. Prior to that was Assistant Commonwealth Attorney.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was past chairman of the administrative board, is the past president of the Cynthiana Lion's Club, and a former 25-year member of the Harrison Memorial Hospital Board of Directors where he has served as chairman of the board. During his 12-year service on the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents he also served as vice-chairman of the board.
He was a member of the Farmers National Bank Board of Directors, past president of the Harrison County Bar Association, was president of the Harrison County Community Foundation and was a member of the board of directors of the Bluegrass Community Foundation. The University of Kentucky Community College System has recognized Jack for his efforts in founding and developing a branch of Maysville Community College in Cynthiana. He was presented the Carroll Redford Award by The Kentucky Commonwealth Attorney's Association for community service in 1999 and was named Outstanding Commonwealth Attorney in 2004 Attorney General Gregory Stumbo.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna Kurtz Keith; two sons, John Ashley (Laurie) Keith and Lee Andrew Keith; and six grandchildren, Harrison, Ellie, Ryan, Hayden, Hunter and Addison.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. by Dr. Clyde David Burberry and Doug Hampton at the First United Methodist Church in Cynthiana. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Ware Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Home, 1115 Ashgrove Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356.
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F&D
February 5, 2019
We are saddened to hear about your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and is ready to comfort us in our in our time of need - Psalm 56:8
Tom Whalen
January 31, 2019
I grew up with (sort of) Andrew, and over the years I got to briefly meet his parents Jack and Donna. Just really, really good people. I will miss Jack, and I want Andrew, Ashley and Donna to know that they are in my thoughts.
Charlotte Beaudin
January 30, 2019
My thoughts are with you and your family, Donna.
Pat Giles
January 29, 2019
Dear family of Jack, I met him shortly after he and Donna relocated to Versailles through mutual friends Bill and Ann Probus. Soon we formed a regular Wednesday lunch group. Jack was a blessing to all of us. Glad the Lord saw fit to have our paths cross in this manner. Happy you no longer are in that failing body but sad to no longer have that wit and intelligence at our table....see you when we all arrive in heaven. The Cornerstone Wednesday Lunch Group (Pat, Betty, Bill and Ann)
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