Biography:
Stafford Theodore Keith, aka “HT” or “Keith”, 81, of Taneytown, died early Tues A.M., Dec 6, at Hanover Hospital. Born April 22, 1935 in Abingdon, VA, he was the son of the late Harlow Theodore & Francis Virginia (Mitchell) Keith. He served in the army during the Korean Conflict and was retired in 1991 as an Ironworker and farmer.
Surviving are his 3 sons: Gary M. Keith & wife, Deborah A., of Taneytown; Kenneth E. Keith & wife, Kelly M., of Littlestown; Brian T. Keith & wife, Barbara J., of Hampstead; his daughter, Melissa K. Schmidt & husband, Gary L., of Owings Mills; his 5 grandchildren: Matthew, Justin, Hunter & Sydney Keith and Jessica Dunstan; his brother, Raymond R. Keith & wife, Betty, of Floyd, VA; and his sister, Dixie F. Taylor & husband, Bobby, of Chesterfield, VA. Stafford was predeceased by his brothers: William & Marvin Keith; his sisters: Virginia Lee Keith, Elizabeth Caldwell, Louise Rhoten and Mamie Cleo Young; and Avanell “Polly” Keith. Stafford was a member of: Iron Workers Local Union #16, American Legion Post 120 of Taneytown, Littlestown FOE 2226 & Harney VFW. He enjoyed farming tobacco, raising cattle, watching westerns, especially those featuring John Wayne, going to church and reading the bible. He was a hard worker and enjoyed his family and grandchildren.
Funeral Service is Fri, Dec 9, at 11 A.M. at Little’s Funeral Home, Littlestown with The Rev. Stan T. Diehl officiating. Viewing is Thurs from 6 – 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment is in Mountain View Cemetery, Harney. Memorials in Stafford’s name may be sent to: Alzheimer’s Assoc., 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693-5120. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com
Condolences(04)
Kelly Keith
Dec 9th, 2016 11:45 pm
#4
Thank you for the warm sentiments. He was loved dearly and missed tremendously already. We pray he is resting comfortably in heaven.
Ken and kandi bussey
Dec 8th, 2016 10:45 am
#3
Keith Family,
Our thoughts are with you.
Our thoughts are with you.
D.N. & Eddie Henderson
Dec 7th, 2016 12:44 pm
#2
Dear Kieth family, very sorry for your loss. "T" was a friend and neighbor that was always there to help others. Our lives were so much better knowing him as a man we respected and loved. We are left with many memories of a great man who has left a great impression on many people. D.N. & Eddie Henderson from Va.
Kevin and Tricia Little
Dec 6th, 2016 5:08 pm
#1
Dear Keith Family,
Condolences from our family to yours.
Condolences from our family to yours.
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