Keith Morris McCulloch

Keith was born May 6, 1944 in Wellington, New Zealand. Although he was born deaf, it never defined who he was or stopped him from living life to the fullest. It never got in his way of being successful at everything he loved to do.

Keith attended the Texas State School for the Deaf in Austin. He was an active alumni member and supporter. He attended numerous reunions and sporting events.

He was employed by Texas A&M Dining Services and worked at the MSC for 34 years. He received the President Meritorious Award for his dedication and services to Texas A&M in 1992. He taught many co-workers how to do sign language. Keith enjoyed teaching sign language to anyone that asked and wanted to learn. He also taught Interpreting Sign Language for Blinn College at local coffee shops. He retired from A&M in August 2004.

Keith was an avid sports fan. He was a die-hard A&M Consolidated Tiger and Texas A&M Aggie fan. He never missed a Consolidated Football game and certainly wasn’t going to miss his Aggies Basketball or Baseball games. He knew the stats for each season and if it was going to be a good season or not so good. His love for sports was encouraged by his Aunt Velma, an avid fan herself. Besides being a huge sports fan, Keith participated in sports himself. He was a member of local bowling leagues for over 50 years and winning numerous trophies. He enjoyed playing golf, field hockey and fishing when he got the chance.

Keith was an active member of the Deaf Association. He participated in many of their functions and activities, as well as being an officer for the organization. He enjoyed traveling and eating. He was well known around town at the local restaurants, where they knew him when he walked in and would be served his “usual.” Keith was a friend to everyone he met and had a soft smile to say hello.

Keith was an active member of First Baptist Church in Bryan. He was a faithful Christian man and loved his church. He attended Sunday School Class and Church Service regularly, which were signed.

Family was also important to Keith. He adored his nieces and nephews. Although words were never spoken there was a bond, an unspoken love for each of them. They might not have understood their uncle as young children, but have grown to love and respect their Uncle Keith.

Keith was preceded in death by his father, Morris McCulloch; step father, Bill Arnold; grandparents, Samuel and Nana Hanna, Wingate and Hattie McCulloch.

He is survived by his mother, Olive Arnold; brother, Ronnie Arnold and his wife Alecia; sisters, Beverly Wilson and husband Tom, Sylvia Bradford and husband Mack, Nancy McCauley, Fay Bell-Guillory and husband Craig. Also included are his 12 nieces and nephews, 14 great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM, Monday, April 4th at Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, April 5th at Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station. Interment will follow at the Wellborn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews: Nathan Bradford, Clif Arnold, Matthew Wilson, Adam Bell, Alan Bell and Kurtis Bell. Honorary Pallbearers will be his great nephews: Brady Roberts, Ryan Kinsey, Brant Roberts, Kyle McGovern, Layten Arnold, Travis McGovern, Nolan Bradford and John Alls.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Keith McCulloch, to the Texas School for the Deaf: Attention – Superintendent Office, 1102 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704.