Keith Gray

Keith Ryan Gray, beloved husband, father, son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend, passed from this life on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at the age of 27 from injuries sustained in a car accident.

The son of Brian and Debbie Gray, Keith was born Nov. 3, 1995, in Kingfisher.

Keith grew up attending Okarche Public Schools.

He began a career working with his brothers for Owens Concrete Staining, eventually becoming a foreman.

At age 16, Molly became the love of his life. In 2019, Keith and Molly welcomed their son Wilder Ryan and their family was complete.

There was nothing more that Keith loved than being a husband and dada.

Whenever Keith was around, laughter ensued; he made everyone’s life brighter and better. He loved anything funny and he loved a good podcast.

He could fix anything and went out of his way to help anyone who needed it. He loved to golf, especially with his parents and friends.

Keith is survived by his wife Molly; son Wilder; parents Brian and Debbie Gray; sisters Jennifer Owens, Nicole Owens, Sheridy Snyder and husband Erik, Danielle Thomas and husband Wayland; brothers Josh Owens and wife Christina, Jeremiah Owens and wife Kristen, Thomas Owens and wife Ashlee, Nathanial Gray and wife Megan.

He is also survived by his in-laws David and Jennifer Klefstad; father-inlaw Charles “Chaz” Austin; sister-in-law Annie Klefstad and her partner Billy Lawson; grandparents Becky “Gigi” Benda, Gary Christian and Roberta Christian. Keith also had numerous aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He will be deeply missed, but will continue to live on in our hearts.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents George and Mary Gray and Jack and Johna Delay; brother Aaron Michael Owens; and best friend Jakob Womack.

The funeral service was Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Buchanan Funeral Service. Interment followed at Kansas Cemetery in Piedmont.

Donations may be made to Molly Klefstad or Wilder Gray.