New Franklin - Charles R. Keith, Jr. , 86, passed away on April 23, 2019. He was born March 13, 1933 in Spencer, WV to Charles and Della Keith . He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and worked for PPG Industries. He was a member of VFW Post 1066 in Barberton, Portage Lakes Eagles, Turkeyfoot Sportsman Club and American Legion Garfield Post 566. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 53 years, Carolyn ; and sisters, Kathryn "Kay" Epling and Marjorie Brake . He is survived by his son, Curtis (Denise) Keith ; grandchildren, Melanie Keith , Roy Keith , and many close friends and neighbors. Friends may call at Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Akron on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m., where services will be held on Saturday morning at 10 a.m., Pastor Mike Prebynski officiating. Interment at Lockwood Cemetery.