of Paris, AR
March 12, 1953 - June 15, 2024
Keith L. Morrison, 71, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on March 12, 1953 in Independence, Missouri to his parents, Leonard and Norma (Hughbanks) Morrison.
Keith graduated from Girard High School in 1971. He was united in marriage to Theresa on March 30, 1996. He worked for Pittsburg State University in several capacities for several years. After moving to Arkansas he worked at Stark Manufacturing and Cloyes Gear Company. He was a member of First Christian Church in Paris and loved sports and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arkansas Razorbacks.
He is survived by daughter, Christi Yockey and husband, Adam of Girard, Kansas; one son, Doug Morrison and wife, Misty of Girard, Kansas; two step sons, Jeremy Ihle of Booneville and Chris Ihle and wife, Jennifer of Paris; one sister, Karen Morrison Thompson of Paris and Tom Morrison of Neosho, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Kayla Scholes and husband, Anthony, Kolby Morrison and wife, Emma, Morgan Peak and husband, Hunter, Landon Yockey, Bria Byrd, Cadence Byrd and Ashton Ihle and 6 great grandchildren
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco officiated by Fr. Mark Stengel, O.S.B. and Rev. H.C. Varnadore. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be the Subiaco Crossroads Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help the family with the funeral cost to Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Karen and family, just saw this on ‘71 facebook. So sorry for your loss. We had some great times growing up that i’ll never forget.
Our Prayers are with You!
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all the families.
So sorry for your loss.. thinking about you all.
My condolences to all families. You're in my thoughts.
Prayers to you both, Doug and Christi. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Continued prayers for this family during t
His difficult time.
We lived in Paris years ago and attended First Christian Church when Leonard was minister. We knew Keith and his kids. Such a great dad.
Our condolences to all, including brother Tom
Keith was a much admired classmate at Girard. A fierce competitor but a very nice person!!! I cherish the time spent with him.
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. I met him while working at Cloyes Gear Co. he was always a nice man. Keeping all his family in Prayers at this difficult time.
Our sympathy and prayers for all of the family