Keith Davis

James Keith Davis, 79 of Centralia, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the Stuart House in Centralia.

Keith was born on April 26, 1939 in Audrain County the son of Malcolm Sr., and Ruth (Littrell) Davis.

On October 23, 1959 in Huntsville, Missouri, Keith married Ann West and she survives.

Along with his wife Ann, Keith is survived by a daughter, Terri A. Goins of Knoxville, TN, a son, Steven K. Davis and wife Michele of Sulfur Springs, TX; grandchildren, Joshua Goins, Shelby Grady and husband Robbie, James Davis, Olivia Davis; brother, Malcolm Davis, Jr. and wife Leta of Centralia, sisters-in-law, Fay Churovich of Collinsville, IL,  and Linda Walker of Mexico; brother-in-law, Kenneth West and wife Teresa of Columbia; several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Keith was preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Goins, two sisters, Wilma Griffin, and Betty Chandler; sister-in-law, Barbara West; brother-in-law, Alex Churovich.

Keith was a longtime member of the Centralia United Methodist Church, where he served as a Trustee for many years, and was on the praise team. Keith worked for 41 years at the A.B. Chance Company until his retirement.

He was a member of the Centralia Jaycees, and the Anchor City Gypsy Camping Club.

Keith and his wife Ann, loved to travel, and especially go camping, they camped for 42 years.

He was an avid horseshoe pitcher, bowler, and golfer. Keith enjoyed photography, drawing and was a very talented sign painter.

Keith was a fan of classic cars, going to many shows and owning his own classic car for many years.

He was very dedicated to his family and his church. He had a great sense of humor and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial donations are suggested to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Fenton Funeral Chapel, 104 S. Collier, Centralia, MO 65240.