Charles Roderick Keith Jr. 72, of Jeffersonville Indiana passed away in his home surrounded by family on Tuesday February 20, 2024 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Charlie was born on October 24, 1951 to the late Charles Roderick Keith Sr. and Marguerite Roberta MacDonald in Athol, Ma. He grew up in Wayland, Massachusetts attending Wayland High School and getting his degree at the University of Massachusetts. Charlie had a long career working for UPS and retired in 2016 after 25 years of service.
Charlie spent his years raising children, traveling with family, coaching baseball, snow skiing and playing golf. You could always find him with a good book, cleaning the pool or taking a quick nap. He will be missed by all and his legacy will live on through his family. Along with his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his grandson, Grant Johnson.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 45 years Marti Keith (Schoch), his children Courtney Johnson (Chris), Cameron Keith (Rhonda), and Cali Franco (Richard). Charlie was “Baw paw” to 9 grandchildren; Gabby, Max, Molly, Caroline, Charlie, Ezra, Jack and Lenora. Charlie is also survived by his three sisters, Bonnie Keith, Robin Woodruff (Robert), and Kim Pryor; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A reception of family and friends for Charlie will be held Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday, February 23, 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, Indiana 47150. A Celebration of Life will occur Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Kraft Funeral Service.
Donations in Charlie's memory may be made to New Albany Little League, PO Box 564, New Albany, IN 47150 (Attn: Nick White or Aaron Brown)
