Jerry L. Keeth, age 58, of Fulton, died Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at his home. He was born in Crescent on October 27, 1947, a son of the late Allen "Jake" and Zella (Lawrence) Keeth. On April 16, 1983, in Pacific, he was married to Kathryne Branch, who survives at the home.

Others who survive him include: two daughters, Rhonda Buechter and Amanda Keeth both of Tuscumbia; three sons, Chris and Eddie Keeth both of Tuscumbia and Mitchell Keeth of Beaufort, South Carolina; four step-children, Robbie Morgan of Warrensburg, Melissa Hiatte of Holts Summit, Tammy Mooney of Fulton and Roger Morgan of Knob Noster; eighteen grandchildren; two brothers, Gary Keeth of Leavenworth, Kansas and Willis Keeth of Fulton; one sister, Sue Lee of O'Fallon and numerous nieces and nephews.

One son, William "Billy" Keeth, two brothers, Churchill and Jimmy Keeth and one sister, Louise Schulte also preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, at Rekus Funeral Home in Eldon. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.