Keith Douglas Yandell

Keith was born on August 21, 1956 in Victoria, Texas, to Billy Frank Yandell and JoAnn Brown Yandell Maurer. He passed away suddenly at the age of 68 on August 3, 2025.
Keith is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Peggy Felchak Yandell, daughter, Lauren Yandell (Nathan Hatridge) and grandson, Thomas.
He is also survived by his sister, Melodie Gregory (Larry), and sister-in-law, Debbie Yandell, brother-in-law, Michael Felchak (Kelley) and mother-in-law, LaVon Felchak Schmidt and his beloved Boston Terrier, Pogy.
Nieces and nephews, Nicole Wilkins (Alden), Jason Yandell (Amanda), Logan Gregory (Rachel), Paige Scotten (Josh), and John Felchak (Sofia), and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, younger brother, Morris Yandell and older brother, Billy Frank Yandell Jr.
Keith became an x-ray tech and then worked as an environmental lab analyst for DuPont. He later worked at TSI Laboratories as an environmental/geophysical lab analyst until he retired.
He was strong in his faith as a Christian. He loved his family dearly and expressed it through gift giving. It brought him great joy to give someone something if he thought they would get a kick out of it.
He loved camping, especially at Lake Texana State Park. He also loved music and movies, amassing an extensive CD and record collection over his lifetime.
Keith was an avid reader and loved to sit in the garage or patio while enjoying a book.
Keith was a huge Star Trek fan and anything science fiction. He also loved airplanes – collecting hundreds of models and reading all he could about aircraft. He could spot a plane in the sky and tell you all about it.
Keith was an artist with a distinctive style and he was very creative in both his humor and his artwork. He loved to paint, draw and would often adorn cards with illustrations to be sent to loved ones.
He also loved visiting the family cabin in Colorado. It was one of his happy places where he found beauty all around him in nature. He loved animals and loved to collect unique rocks. If he saw a heart-shaped rock he'd make sure to pick it up.
Keith was a kind and gentle soul. A great husband and father who will be greatly missed by his wife and daughter. His light lives on in the creativity and humor he has passed on to his family and especially his little grandson, Thomas. He leaves his loved ones with cherished memories of humor, happiness and love.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday October 4, 2025 from 1-3 PM at Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Hwy, Victoria, Texas 77901.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pet Rescue or Adoption Agency of your choice.