Ricky Brent Keis

Honoring the Life of
Judge R. Brent Keis 06/03/1952 – 02/01/2025
Brent was raised in Weatherford, TX on a farm with his parents and older brother, Tom. After graduating from Weatherford High School in 1970 Brent went on to attend the University of Texas Law School receiving a J.D. with honors. In 1976 he joined the United States Navy and was active duty 1976-1979 serving in the Judge Advocate General's Corp (J.A.G.), honorably discharged in1990 as Lieutenant Commander, US Naval Reserve.
Brent enjoyed a career as an Attorney in Fort Worth, TX and in 1989 was appointed to the bench, County Court at Law No 1 by then Governor, Bill Clements, and served until his retirement in 2010. As well as his law career, Brent was active in local theater including co-writing "Heroes Left Behind" which was produced and ran at Stage West the 1986-1987 season. In 2004 after attending night and weekend classes Brent received his MA in Lay Ministries from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
In 1980, Judge Brent Keis was raised as a Master Mason in Handley Lodge, No. 1140 A.F.&A.M. He later affiliated with Sunrise Daylight Lodge No. 1433 A.F. & A.M. where he served as Marshal for four years. In 2009, Judge Keis received his Scottish Rite Degrees becoming a 32° Master Mason. In the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Bodies, Judge Keis was an endowed member and had taken part on the 15th and 17th Degree Teams.
In addition to being referred to by many as the smartest man in the room he was also the funniest. Brent had a story, followed by his distinctive laugh, for every occasion. Every story was told in a way to connect to a crowd or ease a friend or family member in a time of stress or just because he was sitting around the table on a Saturday night.
All the above being true, his greatest accomplishments were being Dad, G-dad, friend, and always the man you could and did trust with your life. He was brutally honest but always followed with endless generosity to everyone he knew. To say that he will be missed is an understatement, for many, his seat next to them will forever be empty.
Brent is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Marjorie Keis and his grandson Michael Brent Hunter. He is survived by his brother Tom Keis, daughter Cindy Hunter and husband Charlie, Granddaughter Morgan Palmer and husband David, Granddaughter Ashley Hunter, Grandson Atticus Ama, great grandchildren Madalynn and Elijah Palmer and his forever friend Linda Trice.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you take a moment and help another, whether that be to assist a friend in need to the grocery store, pay an electric bill for a struggling family, donate to your favorite charity or as Brent did on so many occasions just be present for that person that needs to lean on you.
Please join us on March 15, 2025 11-2 to celebrate Brent, His celebration of life will be held at River Edge at Tin Top 2330 Old Tin Top Rd Weatherford Tx 76087