Keith Baxter Donaldson

Keith Baxter Donaldson, 83, of Dermott, AR, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Delta Health Medical Center in Grenville, MS. He was born on February 3, 1942, in Baxter, AR, to his parents, Jack S. Donaldson and Cecil E. Reppond. Keith was the owner and operator of Donaldson Body Shop and Wrecker Service for 48 years. He was the former Chicot County Coroner, then served under Mark Bishop and Skyler King as Deputy Coroner, former Sheriff's Auxiliary Deputy, and former OEM coordinator. Keith enjoyed deer and duck hunting. He enjoyed fishing for crappie and bass. Keith loved spending time with Lab Dogs, Friends and Family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Kimber Head; his two brothers, William H. (Bill) Donaldson and Jack Donaldson; his two sisters, Iwania Pierce and Lexa Donaldson; and his grandson, Mitchell Head.

Keith is survived by his wife, Pam Donaldson of Dermott, AR; his three sons, Keith Edward Donaldson of Dermott, AR, Kelvin Donaldson of McGehee, AR, and Phillip Austin (Jessica) of Defuniak Springs, FL; his daughter, Scosha Morgan (Jason) of Portland, AR; his two brothers, Larry Donaldson (Carolyn) of Tillar, AR and Floyd Donadson (Karen) of Cominto, AR; his five grandsons, Terry Donaldson of McGehee, AR, Tristan Head of Malvern, AR, Tanner Morgan of El Dorado, AR, Dylan Morgan of Portland, AR, and Ethan Austin of Defuniak Springs, FL; his three granddaughters, Brianna Donaldson of Lake city, FL, Halliegh Austin of Defuniak Springs, FL, and Annistyn Austin of Defuniak FL ; and his great granddaughter, Madeline Head of New Edinburg, AR; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 3-5:00 P.M. at Bishop-King Funeral Home Chapel.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Chicot County Humane Society (337 HWY 82 W. or P.O. Box 246 Lake Village, AR 71653) of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105).