Jerry Willis Keith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerry Willis Keith of Jesup, Georgia, born in Waycross, Georgia, who passed away on July 12, 2023, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Willis Keith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Warren Lott Keith and Mary Emma Corbett Keith; and his daughter Kay Sherrod Keith. He is survived by: his wife Ruby Jean Jones Keith; his children, Dell Keith (Janet) of Jesup, David Earl Keith (Carol) of Jesup, Tim Keith (Jennifer) of Ohio, Kevin Keith (Mary Ann) of Jesup, Kenny Keith (Kelly) of Atlanta and Patti Kay Phillips (Terry) of Florida; his grandchildren, Katie, Kerrie, Hanna, Sidney, Zachary, Harrison, Emily, Jessica, Jordan, Brooke and Kathryn; his stepdaughters, Lucy Dart and Sarah Copeland of Jesup; his stepgrandchildren, Carlie Farmer (Joey) of Blackshear, Cary Yarbrough (Brittany) of Odum, Cale and Cole Copeland of Jesup; his siblings, Jean York of Jesup, JoAnn Westberry of Jesup and Johnny Keith (Patty) of Savannah; and his sister-in-law Pat Keith of Jesup. He is also survived by 6 step great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a wide circle of friends.
In lieu of flowers, Jerry requested remembrances be made to the Jesup First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1115, Jesup, GA 31598 or to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd, Jesup, GA 31545.
