Charles Darrell Keith, who resided near Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on November 22, 1957, in Ozark, Arkansas, to Leon and Wanda (Mantooth) Keith. He was 67 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Keith.
Darrell was a retired measurement technician at CenterPoint Energy. He was a 1976 graduate of Charleston High School and served 15 years on the Charleston School Board. He enjoyed camping, Bluegrass music, and each year, attending the Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival in Waldron. His biggest pride and joy was his grandchildren and loved spending time with family and friends. Darrell was a faithful member of Vesta Methodist Church.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 3rd at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, with Pastor Eric Marsh and Rev. Geral Holloway officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Myra (Gann) Keith; two daughters, Mandy Murray and husband Michael and Becky Dodson and husband Brad, all of Charleston; a son, Derek Keith and wife Melanie of Charleston; his mother, Wanda Keith of Charleston; his sister, Sharrell Merritt and husband Jay; six grandchildren, Drake Dodson, Billie Murray, Kyleigh Murray, Ella Dodson, Isaac Dodson, and Tatum Keith.
Pallbearers are Michael Murray, Brad Dodson, Drake Dodson, Isaac Dodson, Josh McRorey, Jake McRorey, and Josh Underwood.
Honorary pallbearers will be the 1976 graduating class of Charleston High School and employees of ARKLA Gas Company.
The family will visit with friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vesta Methodist Church, P.O. Box 625 Charleston, AR 72933.
To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.
