Terry was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and a 1957 graduate of Chattanooga High School, where he met his loving late wife and high school sweetheart Eleanor, whom he adored since he was 15.
He was a member of the CYC for over fifty years where he served in several capacities such as club President, Commodore, and Board member. He founded Terry Keith Company in 1961 and enjoyed his many relationships in the construction and carpet business.
Terry enjoyed a life of boating and sport fishing throughout the US and Caribbean with his family and friends. Throughout his long life, he had many wonderful dogs, whom he loved as dearly as family members.
Terry was the life of the party, always joking and making his friends and family laugh. He was a proud husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Terry is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Eleanor Cummings Keith. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Keith Mitchell; son, Gregg (Kris) Keith; grandchildren, Brindley (Matt) Wheeler, Keith (Claire) Mitchell, Chad (Shannon) Peterson and Jack Peterson; one great-granddaughter, Riley; brother, Roddey Keith of Houston, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 1st, 4:00 – 6:00 at the CYC.
Private memorial services will be announced at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Terry's name for Alzheimer’s Research in memory of his wife Eleanor to NantzFriends at P.O. Box 4384, Houston, Tx. 77210-4383 or by calling 832 667-5816, or to your favorite charity.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
