Billy Joe Keith

May 15, 1938 - March 22, 2013

Billy Joe Keith, age 74, of Townville, SC, died Friday, March 22, 2013 in South Carolina. He was born May 15, 1938 in Dayton to the late Hubert and Clancy Irene (Wycoff) Keith. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Karen Lynn Keith and a brother Donald Keith. Billy Joe proudly served his country for 21 years in the United States Air Force retiring as a Tech Sergeant. Following his military service, he then became employed with Clemson University, retiring after 30 years of service. He was a member of Barnett’s Grove Cathedral of Love. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara Sue (Myers) Keith of Townville, SC, three sons, Darren Robert Keith of Clearwater, FL, Billy Joe Keith, Jr. and Brett (Katie) Keith, all of Townville, SC, two brothers, Kenneth Keith and Robert Keith, three sisters Sherry Olinger, Darlene Hale and Debra Self, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services, with military honors for Bill will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Melvin Powell officiating. He will be laid to rest in Buttram Cemetery. Please share your memories of Bill on his on-line guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com. The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.