Elsie "E.B." Keith, Jr.'s Obituary
Mr. Elsie Bernice Keith, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Katy, Texas. He was 94. E.B. was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, and a friend to all. He was born on Saturday, August 24, 1929, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
During high school, E.B. met Sarah Carter. He looked at her and she returned his glance with a smile and that’s all it took. The two were married on May 30, 1947, at the First Baptist Church in Sanford, North Carolina. The two lovebirds enjoyed spending time together and with family. On November 4, 1950, the couple were blessed with their first child, Laura. In April 1953, Sarah and E.B. moved to Apopka, Florida to raise their family in Central Florida. On April 3, 1955, they had another child, James, who passed on April 5, 1955, from a neonatal death. On April 28, 1956 they were blessed with their third child, Larry, who passed away on February 26, 2009.
E.B. and Sarah loved to go square dancing. Later in life, E.B. and Sarah purchased a Recreational Vehicle and traveled throughout the Continental United States and Canada sightseeing; visiting family and friends; and square dancing. The couple continued their passion for travel until they sold their RV in 2015.
E.B.’s daughter, Laura and her husband, Marvin “Tex” Tanecka have four children, eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sarah on Sunday, May 24, 2020, six days away from celebrating their 73rd Wedding Anniversary.
E.B. is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Laura and Tex Tanecka.
He is also survived by his grandchildren and their families:
Natalie Vines and husband Brian and their stepson’s James Vines and Mark Vines;
Rachel Tanecka and her children Ashley Brugger, Chad Brugger, and Nicholas Brugger and his wife, Melanie;
Naomi McKnight and her husband Robby and their son Trey Tomlison and his wife Marcie and their children, Bo Tomlison, Morgan McKnight and her husband, Payton Gehrig and their son, Raylen;
Blair Tomlison Delafosse and her husband, Chance and their children, Braxton and Brent;
and Matthew Tanecka, and his son, Tyler.
To view the service online, click the link below:
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