Ronald B. Keith

Age 64 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Fairfield. He was born in Hamilton on February 10, 1949, the son of Amanda (Fletcher) Keith and the late Bert Herbert Keith. On February 17, 1970 in Jelico, Tennessee, Ronald married his wife of over 31 years, Nancie F. (Robinson) Keith, and she preceded him in death on November 6, 2001. He was a graduate of Lakota High School and a member of Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church. Ronald worked for AK Steel for 33 years, most recently as an OSHA Coordinator, retiring in 2002. He is survived by his mother, Amanda Keith; daughters, Shawna (Todd) Collins and Christian (Robert) Lawson; eight grandsons; one great-grandson; brothers, Jack Keith and Karl (Doris) Keith; dog, Foxy; and many other friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his father. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton with Pastor Kenneth Tye officiating. Interment will follow at Hickory Flat Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 12pm until the time of service at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Ronald’s name to the SPCA of Cincinnati, 11900 Conrey Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249.