William B. Keith

William B. Keith, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 in his sleep at the age of 86. He was born in Goose Creek, Texas on Sept. 22, 1929, to the late Martin Looper Keith and Annie Elizabeth Key Keith.     William lived his childhood in Edna, where he graduated at the age of 16 from Edna High School.     William is survived by his sons, William Jonathan Keith and Jefferson Randolph Keith; He is also survived by his ex-wife Janice.     Bill Keith served in the Navy from 16, June 1947 to 26, Sept. 1951. After the Navy, he worked for several companies until he started working for the telephone company on Feb. 12, 1953. He retired from the telephone company on Dec. 31, 1986.     He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Josie Mae Keith and Lillian Bass; his brother, John Henry Keith.     Graveside services were held June 1 in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna.     Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.