He was born May 15, 1939, in Whitleyville, Tennessee, to parents Aubra L. and Wilma G. (Bailey) Allen. Keith retired from Teledyne Monarch in Hartville in 1991 and later subbed for Lake Local Schools. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially tending to his garden, hunting, and fishing.
Keith is survived by his children: Keith David (Deborah) Allen, Rebecca Allen, Cynthia (Charlie) Sharp, and Gregory (Betty) Allen; grandchildren: Kyle, Emily, Nathan, and Samuel Allen, Josh, Peter, and Brian Sharp, and Shelby (Travis) Ives; as well as his siblings: Sally Fessenden, Beverly (Okey) Nichols, and Johnny (Anita) Allen.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lucille Allen, and his sister Peggy Harper.
Friends will be received Tuesday, February 27, 2018, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Private burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Randolph.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.