Keith Walsh

Keith Walsh obituary, Hot Springs, AR

Keith Walsh

Keith Walsh Obituary

Visit the Smith Family Funeral Homes - Hot Springs website to view the full obituary.

Keith Walsh, born on October 1, 1955, passed away on July 27, 2025 at the age of 69. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Keith was known for his fun-loving and jovial personality. His favorite pastimes included playing guitar, fishing, and woodworking.

Keith was known by many for his years of service as a meat cutter.

Keith is survived by his significant other, April McElroy; his two daughters, Jennifer and Kristen. Grandchildren Sagan, Lilyana, Alivia, Kaspyann, Bryxlii, Kaleb (Cheyanne) and Brandon (Sienna); his great-grandchildren: Blakleigh, Kayson, Carlee Jo, Kinzlee, Teagan, Adayleen, Ozzi, and Mailyn; his brother, Kenneth Walsh and his wife, Debra; and his sisters, Holly Fish and her husband, Thomas, Anita Rodgers, and Lynda Walsh and her husband, Eugene. Keith's family extends to a host of extended family and loved ones.

Keith was preceded in death by his mother, Reba Newby; father, Donald Walsh; step-father, Jim Newby; and brother-in-law, Greg Rodgers, who was the late husband of Anita Rodgers.

A visitation to honor Keith will be held on August 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Smith Family Funeral Home in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Immediately following, a memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM in the same location at 2205 Airport Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913.

Keith Walsh will be deeply missed but will forever remain in the hearts of his family and friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Smith Family Funeral Homes - Hot Springs

2205 Airport Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913

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