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Ernest Keith Obituary
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marian and his two sons, Ernest, Jr. and Eric Keith.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores Korson Keith of Lake City, FL; son, Shawn Keith of Alachua, FL, daughter, Kathleen "Kathy" Keith of Gainesville, FL and step son, Robert Korson, of Gainesville, FL; sisters, Betty Lemke of AZ and Elsie Keith of Louisville, KY; brothers, Emmitt Keith and Chester Keith of Louisville, KY and Ray Keith of Evansville, IN; 9 grandchildren, Kevin, Karson, Chris, Robbie, Jeffrey, Megan, Rachel, Kylee and Stacee and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 404 North Main Street, with Rev. Loyal Frisbie-Knudsen officiating. Interment will follow in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, with military honors. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorials to Haven Hospice of North Central Florida, 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, Fl 32606.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WILLIAMS-THOMAS DOWNTOWN
(352) 376-7556
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Toot
May 16, 2012
Daddy Dumplin' I love you...your still my best buddy! I wouldn't trade you for all the daddy's in the world, Daddy Dumplin' I miss you, my heart is always with you, and not matter what you do I'll be your girl! XO
Mike & Debbie Dant
April 25, 2012
Dee,
Ernie was one of a kind and he leaves us with so many wonderful memories of our times together. We will surely miss him. That was a beautiful send off you gave him today...and yes, he did it his way! We love you Dee...
Mike and Debbie
Russell Norvell
April 25, 2012
My love and condolences to the Keith family.
Shirley Allen
April 25, 2012
Kathy, Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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