Keith Allen Grate, 55

Keith Allen Grate, age 55, of Patriot, ‘Went to be with the Lord’ on Friday September 12, 2014 at Holzer Medical Center. Born January 27, 1959 in Gallipolis. Keith was the son of the late Charles Glen Grate, and Donna Baisden Grate of Columbia, MO. In addition to his father, Keith is preceded by his paternal grandparents, Willard and Magdalene Grate, and his maternal grandparents, Lewis and Grace Baisden.

Keith was a 1977 graduate of South Western High School; he retired in 2007 as a Supervisor from the Ohio Department of Transportation. He was a former member and Past Master of Patriot Masonic Lodge. Keith enjoyed coaching Midget League football and spending time with his family.

In addition to his mother, he is survived his wife, Jackie Corwin Grate who he married on August 27, 1993, a son, Landon Grate, daughter, Kacie Grate, sister, Grace (Chuck) Judy, a nephew, Cole Miller and 2 nieces, Natalie M. and Callie Judy.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Tuesday September 16, 2014 at Salem Baptist Church with Pastor Phil Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the Church on Tuesday from Noon until the time of service.

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