Keith RD “Pappy” Bryan, 59, of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after an accident.
Keith was born Dec. 5, 1963, in Kingwood, son of Rebecca (Brown) Bryan and the late Robert Bryan.
He served in the United States Air Force, and after returning to West Virginia started his lifelong career as a coal miner. Upon retirement, he went to work with two of his sons at a local auto body shop. Pappy loved his family more than anything and loved being a grandfather. He enjoyed spending his time at camp, local fishing holes, kayaking, always working in his garage and at the local motocross track. And he was loved by everyone he met and was one-of-a-kind.
Keith is survived by his wife of almost 41 years, Kathy, of Fairmont; three sons and spouses, Nick and Tanya of Fairmont, Kris and Brittany Bryan of Fairmont, and Kody and Kayla Bryan of Fairmont; four grandchildren, Aaden, Ashton, Brynlee and Olivia; his mother, Rebecca; two sisters, Judy and Dawn; his bonus parents, Rich and Elaine Gavette; his furry companion, Harmony; as well as several in-laws, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by both of his loving in-laws, Pete and Margaret Garletts.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Assembly of God, 70 Marantha Drive, Fairmont, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, with Pastor Marshall Woods officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a Go Fund Me has been set up to help his family with final expenses.
Hastings Funeral Home Omega Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.
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