Keith Earley

Keith Alan Earley age 58 of Rockford went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the family home. He was a member of Alcoa 1st United Methodist Church and was currently employed with the Knox County Public Library as their Information Technology Specialist. Keith was formerly employed with the Blount County and Alcoa City School Systems. He was an avid photographer and purveyor of fun. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend who will be deeply loved and missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by: Parents, Louis A. & Mary Rhea Buckner Earley; Grandmother, Maggie Mae Buckner Whittaker; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Ellis Von & Nancy Caroline Davis. Survivors include: Wife of 33 years, Carol A. Earley; Daughter, Randi Jean Earley; Special pets, Copper, Maggie, Muppie, Kitty; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other family and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Alcoa 1st United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Green officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The Earley Family, PO Box 562, Alcoa, TN 37701. Family will receive friends from 11:00 until 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Alcoa 1st United Methodist Church. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Keith Earley please visit our Sympathy Store.