James Richard Keith

James Richard Keith, age 63, a resident of Charleston, passed away Monday, November 28, 2005 in an Athens healthcare facility. He was a member of the Elks Lodge BPOE in Cleveland. His parents, John Hines Keith, Sr. and Helen Thomason Keith, preceded him in death, as well as his brother, John Hines Keith, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Hardy Keith of Charleston; three step children: Charmin Brandam of Athens, David Earl Peeler of Rogers Creek, and Leisty Lee Peeler of Riceville; and six step grandchildren. His family will receive friends from 6 ? 9 p.m. Thursday at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Keith family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.