Homer E. Keith

Keith, Homer E., 84, passed away June 27, 2008. Homer was born in Major County, near Fairview, OK. The family moved to Wichita in 1935, where Homer attended North High School and graduated in 1941. He was a corporal during World War II and served in China, Burma and India. Upon returning, he married LaDonna Wiley in 1947, who preceded him in death in 1992. Homer was branch manager for Pittsburgh Paint Co. for 24 years. He was an avid gardener and always gave his produce to neighbors and the community food bank. Homer was preceded in death by his brother Charles Keith and granddaughter Nikki Keith. Survivors include two sons, Stephen Keith, his wife Barbara and daughter Brittney, of Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii; David Keith and his wife Billie, and three daughters, Lauren, Rachel, and Stephanie, all of Wichita; brother, Bill Keith, of San Antonio, TX. Visitation with the family will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Memorial service will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at First Unitarian Universalist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 7202 E. 21st Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67206, and the American Lung Association, 6401 East Beachy, Wichita, Kansas 67206. Visitation with the family, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 1, Downing Lahey Mortuary West