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Keith Beckett Obituary

Keith Beckett, 62, passed away on Monday morning, Sept. 14, 2015 at his home in Tennessee with his beloved companion of 28 years, Wilma Hoffman, by his side.

He was born on Sept. 19, 1952 in Wilmington, Ohio, a son of the late George and Lucile Ferris Beckett. A brother Charles is also deceased.

Surviving family members include his three sons, Keith of Dayton, Jason of Wilmington, and Stephen of Columbus; a grandson, Calvin of Jamestown; two brothers, Don (Pat) Beckett of Lebanon and Alan (Patty) Beckett of Oregonia; two sisters, Cathy (Roger) Collins and Susan Irwin, and a sister-in-law, Bernadine Beckett, all of Wilmington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Beckett was a man who loved his family and friends and will be missed.

In keeping with his request, no services will be held.

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

Published by News Journal from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2015.

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September 19, 2015

hate to hear this,he was a good one,,Mike Harper

September 19, 2015

so sorry for your loss.I will be praying for you.

Judy Sargent Stoughton (wilmington)

kathy deboard

September 18, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Keith will be missed by all that knew him. God Bless

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