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J.C. Keith, Adair County (d. Sep 4, 2014)

A native of Clay County, he was the son of the late Taylor and Perlina Keith. He was a businessman and entrepreneur, being the founder, driving force, visionary and moral compass of Atlas Metal Products Company. He was a WWII, US Navy Veteran and a charter member of Okolona Christian Church. He enjoyed spending time in the Cane Valley community of Adair County with his late wife, Louise Smith Keith, and his family. He was a native of Clay County, KY, and will be laid to rest in Columbia, KY
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J.C. Keith, 94, of Louisville, Kentucky, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 in Louisville, KY.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 9amCT/10amET, at Arch L. Heady & Son/Okolona Funeral Home, 8519 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219 in Louisville, KY, with visitation on Monday from 3pm-7pmCT/4pm-8pmET, Graveside service at 12pm CT/1pmET Tuesday in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with burial to follow.



A native of Clay County, he was the son of the late Taylor and Perlina Keith. He was a businessman and entrepreneur, being the founder, driving force, visionary and moral compass of Atlas Metal Products Company.

He was a WWII, US Navy Veteran and a charter member of Okolona Christian Church. He enjoyed spending time in the Cane Valley community of Adair County with his late wife, Louise Smith Keith, and his family.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clemens Keith.
Survivors include:
  • Two sons: J. Andrew (Patsy) Keith, Joe M. (Doris) Keith all of Louisville, KY

  • One sister: Mildred Sandlin

  • Five grandchildren

  • Ten great-grandchildren
Memorial contributions are suggested to Okolona Christian Church to be used for youth programs.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 210 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, is assisting with local arrangements


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To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
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