William Kenneth Keith

William Kenneth Keith, 76, of Creedmoor passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham.

Born in Wake County, NC, he was the son of the late William Clyde Keith and Zelma Walker Keith.

Kenneth was a lifelong member of Olive Grove Baptist Church. He served in the NC Army National Guard for thirty-eight years. Kenneth was a Past Master of the Oak Grove Masonic Lodge, as well as a member of the Creedmoor Lodge. He was also a member of the American Legion in Creedmoor. Kenneth was an avid supporter of North Carolina Baptists on Mission.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 22, 2023, in the Fellowship Hall, at Olive Grove Baptist Church, from 11:00-12:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary followed by a full military honors burial in the church cemetery. Pastor Doug Vaughn will officiate.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Rebekah Watson Keith; one daughter, Robin Keith (Donna May); one son, William Kenneth Keith Jr. (Miu Ito); one granddaughter, Hanoa Ito-Keith and extended family members and friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents and several other close family members.

The family requests that you share a story or memory about Kenneth Keith on the funeral home website, or kindly email your story to his daughter at robinrenee33@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to Olive Grove Baptist Church, 3024 Olive Grove Church Rd. Creedmoor, NC 27522, in remembrance of Kenneth.  Olive Grove Baptist Church will take these and will donate it to the NC Baptists on Mission, an organization which Kenneth was very passionate about.

Pallbearers for the service will include Bryant Inscoe, David Locklear, Clint Jones, Eddie Wayne Emory, Trey Keith, and Michael Brinkley.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Creedmoor. Online condolences may be made at sossamonfuneralhome.com