Obituary of Fletcher Keith

Dr. Keith, 75, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2010. Dr. Keith was born in Weaverville, NC on May 18, 1934 to the late Mary Higgens Keith Wright and the late Fletcher Guy Keith, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Peggy M. Keith of Charlotte; his son Robert Gary Keith of Charlotte; his daughter Donna R. Keith and husband Jimmy, of Cornelius; and his sister Jean Manley and husband Gene of Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Keith attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa and graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1959. He started the Keith Clinic of Chiropractic in Charlotte in 1960. Over the past 50 years, through his hard work and dedication, he expanded the Keith Clinic of Chiropractic to five locations in order to service the entire Charlotte area and Monroe. Dr. Keith was a member of the North Carolina Chiropractic Association (NCCA), where he was co-chairman of the Legislative committee. He was also a member of the Southeast Chiropractic Association, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), and the International Chiropractic Association (ICA). He was a fellow of the International College of Chiropractic and the Palmer Academy of Chiropractic. Dr. Keith served seven years as a member of the NC State board of Examiners where he also held the office of Vice President and President. Dr. Keith also served five years on the Board of Trustees of Palmer University Systems. Dr. Keith has received many awards and honors for his commitment to Chiropractic over the past 50 years. In 1980 he received the Candlelight Award from the Practice Consultants of Albany, Georgia for outstanding services and achievements. Dr. Keith also received the NCCA Special Recognition Award in 1974 and 1981. He received the NCCA Distinguished Service Award in 1983, 1984 and 1990 and received the NCCA Special Appreciation Award in 1985. The North Carolina State Chiropractic Association named Dr. Keith Doctor of the Year in 1984. Dr. Keith also served as a deacon and elder at his church. He was an active member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Dr. Keith was a great man who was very much loved by his family, friends, and his patients. He was generous beyond measure and would help out anyone in need. He always had a smile on his face and enjoyed a good joke. He loved animals, especially his Bichon, Napoleon. When he was not busy taking care of his patients he enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his garden, traveling, and deep sea fishing. He will be greatly missed by everyone he knew. The family would especially like to thank Linda Landress, a long time family friend, who took such good care of Dr. Keith. They would also like to thank the staff of Home Instead who were so caring and compassionate. And a special thanks to our Hopewell family who have been there whenever we needed them. The funeral service, followed by a graveside burial, will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Huntersville, NC. Visitation will be held in the Hopewell Family Life Center after the service. Pallbearers are James Mode, Kelly Sherrill, Byron Murray, Billy McClain, Charlie Siekierski, and Jamie McBride. The doctors of Keith Clinic will be honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be sent to Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC 28078-9245; Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803; or the Charlotte Humane Society, 2700 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203.