Ernest Keith Nally passed away peacefully at his home on April 17th, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born on September 26, 1938 in Bardstown Kentucky to John Crepps (JC) and Marie (Hardesty) Nally. He had 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
Keith was a stand-out basketball player at Bardstown High School where he graduated in 1955. He attended St. Catharine College in Springfield Kentucky. He then traveled across the US before starting a job at Howard Hughes Aircraft in California. He later moved to Louisville and began working at Royal Bank where he met and married Diane Ekart in 1966. Keith and Diane have been married 54 years. After a long sales career, he retired from Goodyear. He was an active member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Washington County Kentucky.
Keith enjoyed sports and was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan, enjoying cheering them on in basketball and football. He also enjoyed Sunday NFL games, gardening and the occasional visit to Las Vegas.
Keith was preceded in death by parents JC and Marie, brothers Denham, Billie, Carl (Sonny), Larry and sisters Anetha and Vera.
He is survived by his loving wife, Diane, daughters Robin (Bill) Nall and Dana (Vince) Rose and grandchildren Parker Nall (18), Patrick Nall (14) and Hunter Rose (11) and brother Donnie (Joyce).
The family would like to thank Hosparus for their kind and compassionate care.
The Visitation will be Thursday April 22nd from 11am to 2pm at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven. The Funeral service will follow at 2pm in the chapel.
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