Edward Keith

(From Lawson's Funeral Home)

Edward Lee Keith age 66 was born on October 7, 1955 in Plainview, Texas. He went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

He left behind his wife Wanda Dale Keith of 48 years; his son Jesse and wife Paula, their five sons Jeremy, Tyler, Devin, Coby and Blake Keith; His other son Christopher and wife Kathy Keith their children Bodhy, Trenton, Krisly, Christopher Jr., Ashton, DaStan and Kyla; Daughter Angie and husband Darrell Sharp their children Jacob Tagg, Jenia and Lewis Sharp; His other Daughter Laura and husband Jesse Carnahan their children Jasmin and Trinity Carnahan; seven great-grandchildren, Cason, Carter, Mykiah, Gemini, Vanna, Vayla and Emma; his siblings, Jerry Keith, Delorse Reece, Dora Gonzalas and Jimmy SoSa; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his precious fur baby Peaches; his long-life best friend Dale Pendgraft; and lots of adopted family and friends. 

Edward is preceded in death by his mother Josephine SoSa and father Jasper Alexander Keith; brothers Joe and Raymond; sisters Arlene and Patty Keith; granddaughter Nichole Lee Keith. 

Over the years Edward worked in Michigan and drove an oil rig, he then worked at a cotton gin, then O’Brien Chicken Plant in Southwest City, MO. He was a dang good construction worker, and he ran his own crew. 

Later he had his own construction business, and he built his own home. He was a hard worker all his life including hauling hay and cutting wood. 

Edward was a jack of all trades. There was never a time that you didn’t see mom and dad not together, they were two peas in a pod. He was a loving husband. He may have been hard on us kids at times, but he had a reason. He was a wonderful dad and a hardheaded papa to his grand kids, and he was always loving, and caring great papa just wish they had more time with him. 

He loved hunting, creek time, helping anyone he could, love spending time with friends and family, playing chest, poker, candy crush and solitary on his phone. Edward is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends. 

Edward’s family visitation to greet friends will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346. Edward’s Celebration Of Life Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 2:00pm, Ward Cemetery, Jay, OK with Pastor Jess Jones, Jr. Officiating. Burial will be at Ward Cemetery, Jay, OK. Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.