William Sommers Keith, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 14, 2022. He was born April28, 1926 in Afton, Virginia. He was the last living one of his family.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents William Keith, Sr. and Nora Phillips Keith; his daughter Darlene Keith Via; and son Floyd William Keith.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 71 years Alice Gray Keith; son Gary Keith of Crimora; daughter Daphne Harner and husband Michael of Lyndhurst; eleven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Billy served his country in WWII and was retired from DuPont. He was the treasurer and long time member of Afton Chapel.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 18 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at McDow Funeral Home in Waynesboro. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 20 at 10:00am at Hebron Baptist Cemetery in Afton, VA. officiated by Pastor Matthew Colvin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rockfish Valley Fire Dept. or Afton Chapel in care of Rodney Via.