KEITH, CALEB “GORDON”, JR. – of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Ft. Sanders Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Layla; daughter, Barbara “Lynn” Mahoney (Darryl) and granddaughter, Darilyn Mahoney. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Caleb and Rosalie Keith and sister, Marie Campbell. He was a graduate of Austin High School and was the current president of the class of 1948. He served as a decorated Korean War Combat Veteran. After 32 years of service, he retired from Rohm and Haas of Knoxville, TN. Gordon was a life long member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church and he was a faithful attendee of Tabernacle Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 11:30 AM – 12:00 Noon at Unity Mortuary Chapel, with funeral services to follow. Reverend Christopher R. Battle, Jr. officiating. Interment to follow at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. The service will conclude with a dove release. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Please leave condolences below…

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from November 11 to November 12, 2009