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Russell Keith Obituary
Russell James "Dickie" Keith, 69, of Austinville, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at his home. Mr. Keith was born in Austinville to the late Rush and Lennie Poole Keith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Anna Jean Coulson.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Neal Padgett Keith of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Robin Quesinberry of Seymor, TN and Melissa and Chris Kronenwetter of Cincinnati, OH; brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis and Verna Keith of Hillsville and Charles and Donna Keith of Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Roger Roop of Dugspur; grandchildren, Becky Quesinberry, Christopher Quesinberry, Hannah Tackett, Danielle Quesinberry, Tabitha Kronenwetter, and Aden Kronenwetter; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Mike Wells officiating. Burial will follow in the Alderman Memorial Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Hillsville V.F.W. Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 23, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
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Karen Jones Hall
January 28, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Met him at the Sheeptown Reunion a few years ago and learned a lot about the family history. Praying for all of the family during this difficult time.
January 27, 2015
My condolences to the family during this sad time. (Psalm 18:2) ~ Nicky
Ron and Karen Williams
January 24, 2015
Karen and I just opened our site. So sorry for the family. We will hold you all up before our Father for strength and safety during this unexpected loss.
Sheila Seiter
January 24, 2015
May God Bless, I will always remember going to church with Russell, he was always a big tease,and always had a smile on his face. With Deepest Sympathy.
Carolyn Terrell
January 23, 2015
May our Lord comfort all. Russell was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Fairfield Township for many years under the pastorate of my husband, Gail Terrell. Russell loved to bring children to Sunday school, Vacation Bible School & Summer Camps. He will be missed.
Melinda Thornton
January 23, 2015
Mary, Lisa, and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's peace envelope you all.
Barbara Steele
January 23, 2015
I am so sorry. May God be with you and your wbole family.
Toni Gioioso
January 23, 2015
My prayers are with you.
Rhonda Shropshire
January 22, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Keith..
J. C. and Connie Nester Horton
January 22, 2015
Mary and family, We grieve with you on the homegoing of Russell. So glad we got to visit with both of you at the reunion this summer. Know that all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the upcoming days.
Pat and Russell burkholder
January 22, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Bobby Payne
January 22, 2015
Mary you are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you and all of your family.
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