Keith, Walter E. – of Knoxville, departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Allie Keith; wife, Mahalia Keith; sisters, Olivia Keith and Mayola Strong; brothers, Clifford Taylor, Archie Keith, Jr. and David Keith. He leaves to cherish his memories: children, Vanda Earls, Andre Keith, Gina (Greg) Hyatt, Karon (Quintel) James, Alison Keith and Walt Washington; grandchildren, Chloe Hyatt, Chandler Hyatt, Ahijah Washington and Jada McNair; sisters, Lillian McMullen and Stella Waller; brother, William Keith; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives too numerous to name. The family would like to thank Staff at Brakebill Nursing Home and Ft. Sanders Regional for their loving care. The Homegoing Celebration will be held Monday, February 2, 2015 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM with service to immediately follow at West Hills Baptist Church, 409 Winston Rd. Knoxville, TN 37909 with Minister Tony Keith officiating. Interment will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. John Sevier Highway at 9:30 AM. The service will conclude with military honors, full dove release and blanket presentation. The family will assemble at 429 Grandview Drive at 11:00AM on Monday.