Edward Alden Keith, age 78 of Monticello, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
He was born on May 12, 1947 in Parkers Lake, Kentucky, son of the late Arvel Atlas and Della Margaret Branscum Keith.
Edward was the former owner and operator of D&K Trucking. He was of the Baptist faith and when he was able, he attended Liberty Baptist Church. He spent 14 years in the US Navy and served 3 tours in Vietnam. He was also a member of the Monticello DAV Chapter #105. Edward will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvel and Della Keith; his wife of 57 years, Darlene Canada Keith; son, Anthony Wayne Keith and daughter, Tonia Keith Wooten. He is survived by his sisters, and a host of friends and extended family members to mourn his passing.
April 14, 2026 — 10:30 AM
Ride Captain:
Jay Thomas
606-875-6498
Instructions:
David Arnold
[email protected]
859 338 8635
Please arrive 30 minutes before Visitation which starts at 11:00 AM. Services start at 1:00 PM with escort to Grave site following service at Liberty Baptist Church/Kidder Cemetery located at 400 Liberty Cemetery Road, Wayne County, Kentucky
Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM, at Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Adam Evans officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Kidder. Military Honors will be provided by the Monticello DAV Chapter #105 Honor Guard.
Ride Captain Sam Canada and his wife from North Carolina (Brother-in-Law) will be present and standing with us.
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
April 14, 2026 — 1:30 PM
Ride Captain:
Jay Thomas
606-875-6498
Instructions:
David Arnold
[email protected]
859 338 8635
Escort to Liberty Cemetery/Kidder Cemetery in Bronston, KY
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted by: Jay Thomas
Kentucky Ride Captain
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