James Long Keith III, 84, “Jimmy” to his friends and family was born November 4, 1933 in Houston, Texas and passed away August 12, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. A graduate of St. Thomas High School in 1953, he attended the University of Houston. Jimmy first worked at Telepsen Construction Company and then UTMB Galveston as a horticultural caretaker until he retired. Jimmy loved fishing, traveling, and living on the coast. Hurricane Ike took his home on Crystal Beach and he moved to Galveston where he enjoyed many years with his beloved Princess.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his grandparents James and Carla Keith, Webb and Pearl Ward and his parents, James L. Keith, Jr. and Alice Ward Keith. He is survived by many cousins, close friends and adopted nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 11 am at Memorial Oaks in the Chapel with a graveside to follow.