Kelly Keith

Kelly Kevin Keith, 53, of Ponca City, died suddenly at home on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. He was born on August 27, 1958 to Fredi and T.R Tom Keith, Jr. He was the oldest of four children and attended Garfield Elementary, East Jr. High, and graduated from PoHi in 1976. He attended Oklahoma State University majoring in Mechanical Engineering, worked at Brown Root, and as a Union Steamfitter Pipefitter in Wyoming, Washington. He most recently was a member of Plumber, Steamfitter Shipfitters, UA Local 290 in Portland, Oregon.

While in Oregon he was politically active as Chairman of the Union Members for the Family PAC, Chairman of the Constitutional Party, National Delegate representing the U.S. Taxpayers Party, Committeeman, and he was a State Representative candidate in the Republican Party. Although never married, nor had children, he held a firm stance on family values and he enjoyed extended camping in the wilderness of the Oregon mountains with his cats. Kelly was a very spiritual person and had a close relationship with Our Creator He had a kind heart and would help anyone who asked.

He was currently residing in Ponca City and receiving treatment for a work related injury received in Oregon. He lived an impulsive life, miraculously survived several serious accidents, was currently in poor physical health and finally succumbed to a heart attack.

He is survived by his parents Tom and Fredi Keith of Ponca City, a brother Casey, of Ponca City, a sister Connie Keith Simpson of Little Rock, nephews Tommy Bond and Ryan Bond of Ada, Ok, Drew Simpson of Little Rock, niece Tyler Simpson Lenners of Ponca City, many more friends and relatives and a cat named Gooph that needs a new home. He is predeceased by his Grandparents, Peggy and T.R. Raymond Keith, Sr, Vida and Fred LaFountain, a sister Kerry Bond and niece Karli Alison Bond.

There will not be a public memorial service, however Family and Friends will be received at 115 Fairview in Ponca City on Sunday, April 1 from 67. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your nearest no kill animal shelter specifically for spaying and neutering of cats. Kelly loved the many cats that owned him over the years.

1 Corinthians 15:4244 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. NIV

Cremation services were under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel.