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DR. GEORGE LEWIS KEITH

GEORGE KEITH Obituary

KEITH, DR. GEORGE LEWIS - age 66, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in Cleveland, TN. He leaves a son, Ryan Keith and wife Emily, of Los Angeles; companion, Jenny Watson of Cleveland; sister, Marty Pitkanen and husband Jimmy; nieces Natalie Watson and husband Dan, Rachael Sullivan and husband Ben, and Claire Dickenson and husband Aaron, all of Knoxville. There are also 5 great nephews. Formerly of Knoxville, George had practiced oral surgery in Cleveland for over 36 years. He was a graduate of the Univ. of TN, UT Memphis Dental School, and Johns Hopkins University oral surgery program. He was also a member of several national dental and surgical associations. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 27th at 1:00 pm at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2013.

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May 23, 2013

George was a long time friend and classmate in Dental School. My condolences to Marty and family and Ryan. He will be missed by many. Ronald K Hines DDS( retired ) Cleveland TN

May 13, 2013

George was a well-loved member of the BHS Class of 64. One of the funniest guys, too. My deepest sympathies to sister Marty.

Gerry Steele

May 13, 2013

Sorry to hear about George. Hadn't seen him since high school graduation at Bearden. Always hoped to meet up again one day.

Paul McCord

April 29, 2013

Marty so sad to hear about George. When he retired he gave his instruments to me for my son who is in oms which was super nice thing to do. I know George left behind many grateful patients in cleveland for his care.

Paul McCord

April 29, 2013

marty so very sorry to hear about george. My son is in oms and George gave me his instruments for their clinic when he retired which was a super nice gesture. I know he left behind a legacy of many grateful patients for his care of them

Ben Jordan

April 29, 2013

We had several good road trips -- RIP my friend.

Walter Bussart

April 27, 2013

Great memories of George as an ATO Brother.

Tammy Bryson

April 26, 2013

Dr. Keith took care of me as a 9 year old little girl when I fell and knocked out a front tooth. Not only did he give me my tooth back, the whole incident inspired my career. I have worked in the dental field for 28 years. Thank you, Dr. Keith. RIP

Johnny Holden Jr.

April 26, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

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