Alfred Ray Keith

Alfred Ray "Jack" Keith, born May 7th, 1927 in Dallas, TX; departed this life December 26th, 2013 to be with his Lord and Savior, at eighty-six years of age. Jack resided in Mesquite, TX with his wife Sammie of sixty-four years. As a young man, Jack served his country during World II and later earned his Minister's license at Apostolic Bible Institute (ABI), graduating in 1951. Jack continued to serve his Lord, fulfilling his call to minister at his local Assembly, Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, where he attended for 60 years. Jack also earned his carpentry license, supporting his family until his retirement in 1989. During his retired years, Jack, with Sammie by his side, enjoyed traveling the country and most fondly, serving at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in various capacities. Jack is survived by his wife Sammie; three children: Larry, Sheila, and Alan; their spouses: Carolyn and Mark; six grandchildren: Todd and spouse Angela, Tina, Alessandra, Madeleine, Matt, and Melody; and two great grandchildren: Jack and Katelyn. Throughout his lifetime, Jack not only preached his beliefs in word, but lived them also; being faithful to his family, his church, and his God.