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2016
Michael Keith Obituary
Houston Keith
Michael Houston Keith, 35, died on February 20, 2016.
Michael was born September 19, 1980 in Akron, Ohio, to Sam and Carol Keith. He graduated from Green High School and the PLCC in 1999.
Michael was a beloved friend to many, and as he put it, "I love my kids, my wife and riding my Harley."
He was employed by Corporate Electric, a job he loved because he was able to work on a variety of projects as a master electrician, with a boss and crew he admired and respected.
Michael is survived by his wife, Krystal; children, Joseph, Samuel and Ivy; and father, Sam.
A funeral mass will be held at the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Rd., Akron, Ohio on Thursday, February 25 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing directly to Michael's wife and young children.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Keith
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Matt Fela
March 4, 2025
Damn man thinking about you today. The world isn´t the same without you. Miss you and love ya Mike.
Teresa Ferguson M.S., R.D., L.D.
February 20, 2024
Another year has gone by... may your memories bring you peace.
Teresa Ferguson
February 18, 2022
Knowing that grief continues, as a day can be monumental or a blur, sending my on-going condolences to you and the children.
Frances E. Curley
February 19, 2021
Michael was such a sweet, adorable child and grew to be a great man. Gone way too soon. He is loved and missed by all that knew him. He was a big man with a much bigger heart. God Bless R.I.P
Teresa Ferguson
February 18, 2021
Sending kind thoughts for you to have peaceful memories. Years may go by, but grief will always be apart of saying goodbye.
Frances Curley-Schroeder
February 21, 2019
To The Keith Family, Sam I know every anniversary of our family that has past reminds us of how much we miss them I know that we will see them again. Love& Peace to you and yours. God Bless! Frances
Cary Thompson
March 10, 2016
To. Mikes family,i send my deepest condolences. He was an amazing man and customer, always talking about his wife,kids,family and friends! The love he had for you all was unconditional. For the last 6 months,I had the pleasure of getting to know him and his friends,and I tell you what..he was one of the few people who have actually given me hope in humanity.. Such a beautiful being,heart,and soul. You will be missed. R.I.P. Mike.
February 29, 2016
My deepest condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
Psalms 9:9
SGT. Johnnie Downs
February 28, 2016
Sam
At the time of a great loss people who have great love for their love ones, give evidence of an uncommon relationship with God, love can build a hedge around our hearts, a shelter of continuing strength. When you are hurting allow others to give you the shelter of comfort. Sam you are my American hero I wish I could take your pain and loss away I can't. All I can do is cry with you and get on get on my knees and pray for you, you are not alone. I pray that you will find comfort in the promise of God. May you and your family know his peace.
To the family:
Hold fast to your memories, to all the cherished moments of the past, to the blessings and laughter, the joys and celebrations, the sorrows and the tears.
They all add up to a treasure of fond yesterdays, that you shared and spent together. The special moments and memories in your life will never change.
We weep for Michael Houston Keith are tears watering the hope to meet in heaven.
Heather Robson Geiser
February 26, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I took karate wit him for many years. We always had fun and he had a contagious smile. Prayers to all. Heather Robson Geiser
JULIE SAVENE
February 26, 2016
Krystal, words cannot express my sorrow for you and the children. May Gods blessings help you through this difficult time.
Julie Savene
Rhonda Elkins
February 25, 2016
So sorry really wanted to tell you in person at the church, sorry I'm going to miss hearing/sharing special memories. Mike was good to me never seen or new of him to be any other way. Sending loving prayers.God Bless
Julie Long
February 25, 2016
Krystal and family,
I am sorry to hear about your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
February 25, 2016
Krystal, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Anna Copeland
Judy & Jim Morris
February 24, 2016
Sam, we are very sorry to hear about Micheal.
Marcia Schray
February 24, 2016
Sam, I am so sorry for the sudden loss of Michael. The loss of any loved one is difficult but the loss of one's child is a loss out of the natural order of things. My sincere sympathy to you and his wife.
Mary Ellis
February 24, 2016
Sam,
So, so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Please know that you and Mike's family have our love and deepest sympathy -- always.
Don and Mary Ellis
Mike Bennett
February 24, 2016
Sam, my sincere deepest sympathy...
Mike Bennett
Chris Bannerman
February 24, 2016
Sam, I'm so sorry to hear of the death of Michael especially so soon after Carol. I remember when he was born and what a joy he was to you both. You are in my thoughts.
Donald & Toni Manes
February 24, 2016
My Family and I are so sad that this had happened to Michael. Krystal and Mike's whole Family I'd like to give our sincere Condolences and we Pray for God's Comfort and Peace for not just only now but even in the future. He was a great guy to know!!!
February 24, 2016
May you find strength in the faces of your beautiful children. God Bless
February 24, 2016
Krystal, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family asking God to give you strength. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen
Teresa Ferguson
February 24, 2016
May you feel God's strength and the peace he can bring you during this very difficult time. Let your family and friends carry you now. My prayers are with you.
Monique Harris
February 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers with you and your family. May you find peace in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Cimino
February 24, 2016
Krystal,
So very sorry for the loss of your husband. May God guide you and your family during this very difficult time.
Frances
February 24, 2016
God Bless
Frances Schroeder
February 24, 2016
Dearest Sam, I am so sorry over the loss of your son. May you find comfort in your daughter in law Krystal and your grandchildren. I lost Jimmy on July 2,2007.Please send my deepest sympathy to Krystal and the boys. I will remember all in my prayers. My phone #is 941 623 8627. Love & Peace. Frances
Nancy Price
February 24, 2016
Dear Sam,
Very sorry to read of the passing of your son. May your memories of him and the legacy of his children sustain you in the days ahead.
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