Michael Wayne Keithley

Michael is survived by parents David and Debbie Keithley of Georgetown, TX. Sister Lori M. Dean, brother-in-law Dustin, nephew Landon J. Dean and niece Presley C. Dean of Prosper, TX. Grandmother Elizabeth A. Stark of Pflugerville, TX and grandfather Jerry R. Keithley of Bastrop, TX, aunt Kathy D. Sharp and uncle Randy Sharp of Pflugerville, TX, aunt Barbara R. Raney of Florence, TX, uncle Jerry R. Keithley Jr. (Cori) of Bastrop, TX and uncle Scott Keithley (Rosemarie) of Round Rock, TX. Cousins Kristi D. Snow (Ryan) of Plano, TX, Kellie M. Sharp of Austin, TX, and numerous other cousins. He was predeceased by grandparents Marvin and Peggy Bryant of Menard, TX and step grandfather Howard L. Stark of Pflugerville, TX.

Michael graduated from Georgetown High School, Georgetown, TX and Capitol of Texas Trade School, Austin, TX. In Junior and Senior High, he was a very talented artist and in High School was an excellent welder. He had several pieces of his laser cutting projects placed in Texas, New Mexico and in Colorado.

Michael loved animals and animals were naturally were attracted to him. His sister referred to him as the Dog Whisperer. Michael was saddened when he heard or read about animals being abused. He loved pet sitting for his parent’s dogs; Matte, Milo and Lola, when they would go out of town.

Michael loved music and the University of Texas Longhorn football team. He and his dad loved to talk about the games and about the recruits they were trying to sign. A few years ago, Michael was diagnosed with cancer, Coach Mack Brown sent him an envelope containing a personal signed letter, an autographed photo and one of the team. He and his dad attended several games throughout the years. He last attended the Spring Orange and White game to get a look at the new coaching staff.

Michael had a good heart, he was saddened to see people of the street corners panhandling for food. If he had any money in his pocket, he would give them some if not all. He didn’t want to think of someone not having any food to eat.

Michael was loved by his family, he was a good person with a good heart. Unfortunately, it was his heart that failed him at a young age of 43.

We will miss our son, brother, uncle and cousin dearly. We know he is in heaven and he is with those family members who had made their journey earlier. We believe we will see his smiling face again one day.

Michael was a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of Pflugerville, TX.