E. J. Keith

The family of E.J. Keith, age 75, is saddened to announce his passing on July 29, 2026, in Roland, Oklahoma. Born on October 31, 1950, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Edna Mae (Stamps) Keith and Odis Elvin Keith, E.J. led a life filled with both professional achievements and personal joys.

E.J. was the beloved husband of Shannon (Woodrome) Keith, with whom he celebrated a devoted marriage since July 15, 2003. A successful businessman, E.J. owned and operated Keith's Used Cars. He also served his community as a reserve officer with the Muldrow Police Department and Sequoyah County Sheriff's Department. E.J. enjoyed cruises, camping, and traveling to Branson, MO, and Hot Springs, AR. His skills at dominoes and card games were well known.

He is survived by his wife Shannon; three daughters, Angel Keith and Ericca Keith, both of Muldrow, OK, and Danielle Chandler with her husband Dusten and their two children of Muldrow, OK; four sons, Jeff Keith with his wife Carrie, Darren Keith with his wife Marlena, Josh Woodrome with his wife Elizabeth, all of Muldrow, OK, and Cody Woodrome of Muldrow, OK. E.J. was blessed with grandchildren, Hunter, Jacob, Jackson, Christopher, Tyler, Justine, Shane, Makayla, Kaitlyn, Destiny, Makaya, Tyson, Taylon, Gracelynn, Remington, Emma, and Waylon and several great-grandchildren who carry forward his legacy of love and warmth. His surviving siblings include two sisters, Betty Fowler and Sue Allen with her husband Danny; and three brothers, Jack Keith with his wife Anita, David Keith with his wife Sheila, and Bill Keith with his wife Tena.

He was preceded in death by his son Brian, his parents, and three siblings, Carolyn Jeremiah Parker, Nancy Schuck, and James Harvey Keith.

Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow, Oklahoma. A viewing is scheduled from noon to 8 PM on Monday at the chapel.