May 15, 1941 – March 12, 2025
Tommy C. Keith, age 83,resident of Arma, KS passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, KS. He was born on May 15, 1941, in Chanute, KS the son of Frank and Virginia Keith. He graduated from Chanute High School then Pittsburg State University. Tom worked his entire career for the State of Kansas as an SRS supervisor until retirement. He married Cindy Cole in 1989 in Fort Scott. Tom enjoyed working at the sale barn after retirement. His hobbies included fishing and attending all the grandkids’ activities and athletic events. He would often be found at Jo’s One Stop in Arma, swapping stories over coffee with friends.
Survivors include his wife Cindy of the home; 4 children, Tracey Bogina (Greg) Arma, KS, Piper Richardson, Arma, KS, Shane Shepherd, Kansas City, KS, and Doug Shepherd, Joplin, MO; 5 grandchildren, Austin Bogina (Karley),J. T. Richardson (Hunter), Kaylee Bogina, Caedence Shepherd, and Zachary Shepherd; and one great grandchild, Cove Richardson. Besides his first
wife, Kyle, he was preceded in death by his parents.
There was cremation. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 21st at the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from5:00 until 7:00 Thursday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to S.E.K. Animal Advocates and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of
remembrance may be submitted online atcheneywitt.com.
