Keith Howard Averill Jr.

Have many fond memories of Keith, who I knew for a what now seems like a brief moment in time. He had many good qualities as a human being, but most impressively he was a kind soul. May he be resting in peace. TMH

My sincere sympathy and condolences to all of the family. Keith was a good friend, and a brilliant mind. I regret that we did not stay in-touch over the years.

I just learned of Keith's death through a Pembroke Hill (Pem-Day) alumni publication, and I'm saddened by the news. I had not seen Keith since we graduated in 1975 (or perhaps at an early reunion), but I remember him as a multi-talented, high-achieving young man, and I see that he went on to further achievements in a purposeful adult life. On a more personal note, I remember Keith's (and his family's) welcoming friendliness to me when I first came to Pem-Day in 7th grade -- a new kid learning the ropes at a traditional, elite private school. I send my belated condolences to Keith's surviving family. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.

I just found out about this in the latest Pembroke Hill Horizons edition. Keith and I were very good friends my Junior and Senior year at Pem Day and we remained that way through college. I remember his visit (to his sister, Alison) my sophomore year at Tulane, where he stayed in my dorm room (8th floor of Monroe). The first morning, he went out the window and "walked" up and down the concrete ledge waking everyone up. We did a lot of things in our youth that we (somehow) lived through and enjoyed every minute of it. Sadly, we drifted apart after college graduation. I also informed Larry and Geoff about this as we are still very good friends today.

So Alison and Mrs. Averill, I am very sorry for your loss, it was way too soon.

I am sorry to learn of Keith s death just now. He was my first love which lasted most of college . He was a principled man and a warm personLisa Rabbott Anthony

Keith was naturally brilliant - he seemed to get great grades effortlessly. I went to school with him from 6th through 12th grades at Pem-Day. For me, it is ironic that Keith died around Halloween. In 6th or 7th grade, a group of us arranged to have a good-hearted egg fight at Keith's house against Keith and his mom. His house was a good mile from mine, and we stupidly put our eggs in plastic bags. Of course all the eggs broke, and while the plastic bags kept the contents in - what we had was hard to throw and we were no match for Keith and his mom. The bookend of our time together in school was an after-prom party at Keith's house. He was a great host, but I was exhausted and couldn't wait for the thing to end. I last saw Keith at a reunion, where he regaled us about his adventures in the courts and the jails. He even had a badge. He was one smart character. My condolences to those I knew in his family -his mom and his sister, and also to his other relatives and friends. Keith will not be forgotten. Clint

Sorry for your loss. I met Keith at my sister's wedding 31 years ago and found him to be a warm, engaging person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Keith was a kind thoughtful gentleman. Always said and did the right thing.

I am sorry for your loss. I met Keith at a family function 31 years ago and have pleasant memories of his wit and good nature. He did not have sneakers with him, but wound up playing basketball in our driveway, wearing wing-tips.

Wow. I hadn't thought about Keith in years. I decided to Google him for no reason at all . . . and I find myself here, with a funeral occuring a few hours earlier. Sometimes coincidences are spooky.

To his family, I am sorry for your loss.

He was an amazing character who left his mark wherever he went. We were roomates for a tad when he was a law student at USC. I based a character in one of my novels after him because . . . well, if you knew him, he left an indelible impression.

I wish somebody had posted a picture. I hadn't seen him in so long that I'd like that. I always wondered how it all worked out for him and a previous time or two, that I looked, he didn't really register in any Google searches. He wasn't a social media kind of guy. Perhaps a general condition of working in a public capacity.

All these years later and I still remember he was proud of his dad's achievements in remote patient care and his love for Pembroke, I always imagined it like his Rosebud.

One thing I never knew was his figure skating past. Never mentioned it a once. At least . . . not that I remember. Now that I think of it, I have a hard time even imagining it.

He was proud of his time and top-of-the-class grades at the U of Missouri. I think it was a kind of turning point in his life that was important to him and his future direction in life. At least that's how I remember it.

Too bad we had never reconnected over these many years, he was a highly intelligent and interesting person. He would have gotten a kick out of the directions my life has taken and I would have certainly found interest in his travels.

My heartfelt condolences to the
Averill's family and friends for the loss of your love one. May you find strength in God and comfort in his promise at John 6:40.

To the Averill family my condolences. It is difficult to lose someone in death but especially when one is so young. May our Heavenly Father comfort your family at this most difficult time.

Mrs. Averill and family -
I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear of Keith's passing. I worked with Keith at the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office. Keith was a wonderful trial attorney and a huge mentor to me in my first years as an attorney. He took me as second chair on many of his cases. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed my association with him. Please know that you and your family - as well as Keith - will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

My deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Averill. May you cherish the good memories you shared together. Always know that our Heavenly Father, the God of all comfort, cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

I am sorry for the loss of your love one. May God provide strength and comfort to the family during this difficult time in your lives.