Keith Atkinson

Celebration of Life: Saturday, September 8th, 2018 at High Noon at Grace Tabernacle. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday, September 7th, 2018, 1-7pm and the family will receive friends from 7-8pm.                                                                                                                         On a cold Monday, January 31, 1966, Keith Kennard was born to Kathryn Smith in Fort Worth, Texas.  He was the eldest of two children. He took great pride and care in his role as oldest to his sister, Sheena. Keith was educated in the Fort Worth Independent School District and proudly graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, class of 1984. In 2001, he decided to further his educational endeavors and began classes at Tarrant County College. He received his management certificate as a Dietary Manager II. He was given the opportunity to become a manager a local long term care facuilty. He later decided to venture out on his own and opened his own business, “Keith’s Cleaning Crew,” where he worked proudly until becoming ill. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined with Neighbors Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late pastor/founder Matthew Hogan, Sr. His favorite time was spent lighting up the grill to barbeque. He will forever be remembered for his grilling skills. Keith was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and was always ready to watch their games. His quiet and loving spirit, encouraging words and joyous attitude will remain in our hearts forever. On August 29, 2018, Keith fell asleep in the arms of his Savior and Lord and entered into heaven where every day will be Sunday and the angelic host will be sing for eternity. He is now reunited with his “Grankie” Lula Kathryn Smith; grandfather, Earl Van Smith; aunts, Lois Lane, Dorothy Hogan; uncles, Melvin Smith and Colonel Gilbert E. “Pete” Smith. Cherished memories are left in the hearts of his, daughter; KeiLondrea Atkinson; mother, Kathryn Smith Conway (Reggie); sister, Shenna Nealy (Walter); grandson, Keith J. Smith; nieces, Shynia and  Aiyanna; nephew, Christopher; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.