Keith H Smith Jr

Kayenta, Ariz.
Keith H. Smith Jr.
April 27, 1955 - Aug. 30, 2015
Keith H. Smith Jr., 60, of Kayenta, Ariz., passed away on Sunday, Aug, 30, 2015. He was born on April 27, 1955, to Lillian and Keith H. Smith Sr. in Tuba City, Ariz. He was born for Ta'neeszahnii (Tangle People Clan) born into Tachii'nii (Red Running into the Water People Clan).
Keith graduated from Monument Valley High School. He was employed with Southwest Lumber, NAPA Auto Parts, Coconino County Roads Department and Arizona Department of Transportation. He was later self employed as an Auto Mechanic and Leather Craftsman.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, Keith H. Smith, Sr. and sisters, Amelia Smith, Caroline Smith and Sylvia Smith. He is survived by his wife, Christine R. Smith of Crownpoint; son, Kenneth Smith of Crownpoint; daughters, Lynnea Smith and Keithlynn Smith both of Crownpoint; mom, Lillian Smith of Kayenta; brother, Reuben Smith of Kirtland; and sisters, Barbara White of Gallup, Beatrice Herbert of Huntington MD, Dorothy Smith of Red Mesa, Ariz., and Lavina and Bernita Smith both of Kayenta; and three grandchildren.
A funeral Mass for Keith will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.4 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington with celebrant Deacon Sherman Manuelito. Interment will follow Mass at Memory Gardens, 6917 E. Main St. in Farmington. A reception will be held at Sacred Heart after the burial.
Keith's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, 505-327-5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.