Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Arnold Dewayne Keith, Sr.

A celebration of life for Mr. Arnold Dewayne “Dude” Keith, Sr., 72, of LaFayette will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Terry's Mortuary Chapel. Interment will be in the Bethel Church Cemetery, Alpine. Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the funeral home.

Arnold Dewayne Keith was born on December 28, 1951, in Talladega County, Alabama to Eashmon Keith and Viola Melinda (née Cole) Keith. He would be most commonly known as Dewayne. On June 5, 2024, Mr. Keith traded time for eternity. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Eashmon and Viola Keith; and two sisters, Judith Keith and Nancy Garrett.

Mr. Keith committed his life to Christ at a young age and united with Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. After relocating to LaFayette, Alabama he found a new home to worship at Powell Chapel United Methodist Church. Dewayne was a graduate of Talladega County Training School. Upon completion of his education, he dedicated thirty years of service to BF Goodrich Tires in Opelika, Alabama.

He is survived by his devoted wife Gwendolyn Keith of LaFayette, Alabama; children, Reverend Dewayne (Belinda) Keith, Jr. of Talladega, Alabama, LaQuetta “Speedy” Williams of Anniston, Alabama, Tiffany Keith (James) Coleman and Anthony Keith of Opelika, Alabama, Teresa Isom of Talladega, Alabama, Michelle Warren of Opelika, Ricky Williams of Anniston, Alabama and Lisa Williams of Opelika, Alabama; twenty-eight grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren; four sisters, Faye (Jerry) Collins, Kathy Keith, Shirley Brown and Betty Fomby of Alpine, Alabama; four brothers, Archie (Geraldine) Keith of Munford, Alabama, Michael (Jannie) Keith of Alpine, Alabama, Bernard Keith of Atlanta, Georgia and Frank Polk Fomby; one uncle, Dr. Leonard Cole, Sr. of Alpine, Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, LaFayette family and friends.

Guest Book

To my brother, such wonderful memories of growing up together!!! My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love you Bro! Jamie Del Fomby

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Oerlikon Balzers South Team

- Randy McCall

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Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the entire Keith Family. We the Reynolds family, off springs of James Reynolds and Pearl Jones Reynolds: Rogers Louis, James, Jr., Gilbert, Shirley Pearl (classmate) and S. Earl (classmate). We pray for your broken hearts to be healed. We pray for broken hearts to be healed.

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Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the entire Keith Family. We the Reynolds family, off springs of James Reynolds and Pearl Jones Reynolds: Rogers Louis James, Jr. Gilbert Shirley Pearl (classmate) S. Earl (classmate) We pray for your broken hearts to be healed. We pray for broken hearts to be healed.

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May God's abundant grace be poured out upon the Keith Family to sustain, comfort and guide you through this season of grief, and the days to come. - Amen.

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Rest in eternal peace my classmate of "1969."and my god comfort your family during this difficult time.

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My deepest condolences

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Our deepest prayers are with the entire Keith Family

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Dewayne there are great memories. Will miss you.

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Condolences to Gwen and children. Remembering the laughs and love shared and find comfort that he is at peace. With love, Kristi Garrett

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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