Charles Ernest Keith, 80, of Candler, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

Charles was born June 20, 1942 in Madison County to the late Coy and Jessie Willis Keith. He was employed with Biltmore Forest Country Club as a mechanic from 1960 – 2017. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, planting flowers and vegetables, and especially spending time with his family. Charles is also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Karen Keith and brother Kermit Keith.

He is survived by his loving wife Daisy Smith Keith; daughters, Stacey Keith Woody (Don) and Misty Keith; son, Eric Keith; sister, Wanda Parker; brothers: Cline and Clell Keith; grandchildren, Kyle, Kendall and Emory Keith, Jonathan and Jeremy Woody; great grandchildren, Klaira and Korbin.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. Reverend Vince Keith will be officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.