Birth date: Jun 8, 1951 Death date: Jun 28, 2014
Decatur-Robert Keith Boaz, 63, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Keith was born June 8, 1951 in Paducah, Kentucky, the son of Robert Jack and Peggy Sue (Miller) Boaz. He graduated from St. Ter Read Obituary
I did not know Keith as a personal friend but he made even a stranger feel like a friend. We can all take a lesson from his kind example and make our community a more friendly place. Smile say hello and take a few minutes to listen just as Keith did to the countless lives he touched and made feel welcome.Thank you Keith. !!!
Lit a candle in memory of Keith Boaz
Dear Debbie. My brother Larry told me about Keith's passing just today. I am so sorry for your loss and want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May The Lord bless you and comfort you. I cherish remembering times in our past together as friends growing up. We must get together and rekindle memories and share some time together. I will keep you in prayer Debbie. Much love and stay strong in Christ. Jacque DeLong Rogers
When I told a family friend that Keith had passed away, he told me that he hoped we were prepared for what would happen in the following days of celebrating Keith's LIFE. The entire Boaz family has been overwhelmed by the love and support that has surrounded us during the most difficult time of our lives. To EVERYONE involved with The Winery and Funeral celebrations, wow, what can I say? Unbelievable!Keith was #1 to all of us and always will be!Rock on Keith! Love you! Karen, aka #2
I am so sorry to hear about this… My Dad and I would always come into the Winery as a kid… He was always so nice, cheerful, and full of life… and a great friend to my Father Micheal Weaver… I always had fun going to the Winery… I am so sad to hear about this… My thoughts and prayers are with Your family…Sincerely,Kristine Weaver
Wanted to take a minute here to thank all those who took the time to share a memory of my brother Keith. Not able to tell many stories yet. Thanks, Nick for coming. That you left Decatur 47 years ago, came back the for the first time since then, from California, to pay respects. Says a lot. Great hearing ALL of your memories. Thanks.Kevin [email protected]
Dear "Dateless Deb" and Laura, I just heard that Keith has left us. He was my best guy friend for 50 years. Our last conversation was 3 weeks ago. My teenage years would have been so lonely w/out him. We shared so many secrets of the opposite sex. He was always there for me & I hope it was mutual. I'll never forget the Christmas Eve when he stayed all night helping me finish the robes I was making for my little sisters (when my father doubted I would ever finish them). He taught me to make a pros & cons list when I had a dilemma. I just told a friend one week ago to do the same. I am so very sad. Recently, he reminded me of the high school graduation gift I gave him-a wooden shoe shine kit w/ his initials. Several weeks ago, I found his thank you note. What a funny gift, but so indicative of a sweet, innocent, and for me, the happiest time of my life. My dad loved him. and I'm sure they're up there laughing & that he has met my magnificent son, Logan. Yo, Boaz, I love you forever!! Amy Dwyer Chesnut
What a guy! We're t we all so lucky to know him! Prayers for his wonderful family.
To the entire Boaz family,I am deeply saddened at hearing the loss of Keith. I am so sorry for your loss. Just seems like yesterday that we were all running around South Shores. Some of my earliest memories are of Keith are of him selling those newspapers on Franklin at his stand, and my brother Bill bugging him:))). He was just a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed by those in the Decatur area. My heart goes out to each and every one of you during this time of grief.Kelly WetherellMahomet, IL
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Boaz family, Keith was one of kind, he will be missed by so many. Thanks, Boaz for the memories, will never forget you bringing in wine to us ladies at the bank for Christmas every year.
