Keith Irwin Petty III

Keith is survived by his son, Matthew VanAnda; sisters, Erin (Gene) Dropp, Kerry Petty (Kristy Norris) and Brandy Butcher; nieces and nephews, Dustin Petty, Heather Anscomb, Robert Stark III, Aubrey Anscomb, Devon Anscomb, Taylor Stark and Kelsi Lanier; as well as many great nieces and nephews.

Keith is preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Pearl Petty; grandparents, Shirley Petty and Keith Petty I; uncle, Keith Petty II "Kippy"; sister, Dawn Butcher; niece Kylee Shawnte Knight.

Keith was known as an extremely funny man, with a personality that is hard to find. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, tattooing, and being around family. His life will be celebrated, and the bonds that he created with his family and friends will last a lifetime.

His Journey's Just Begun

Don't think of him as gone away - his journey's just begun,

Life holds so many facets - this earth is only one...

Just think of him as resting - from the sorrows and the tears,

In a place of warmth and comfort - where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing - that we could know today

How nothing but our sadness - can really pass away.

And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched...

For nothing loved is ever lost, and he was loved so much.

Fly high, Stay fly, big guy.