Perry Thomas McKeithan, 85, of Ladson, SC, entered into eternal rest peacefully at his beloved Ashepoo River home on Sunday, February 11, 2018 . His relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service 1:00 PM Thursday, February 15, 2018, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
A native of Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Nellie McKevlin and Beckwith H. McKeithan. Perry was a Maintenance Supervisor for Westvaco, and retired after 43 years of loyal service. He was well-known as 'The Roadrunner'. He was an avid fisherman, loved to dance, enjoyed his many friendships, and most of all loved his family. He will be missed dearly.
Survivors include his three children: Ryan McKeithan and wife Windi, Merri Griffin, and Paul McKeithan and wife Katherine; four Grandchildren: Chad Griffin and wife Angel, Keith Griffin, Paige Cisa and husband Frank, and Chandler McKeithan; one Great-grandchild, McKenzie Griffin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MUSC Children's Hospital, c/o MUSC Foundation, 18 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29425.