Keith J. Jackson, 81, Valley Falls, died Friday, November 24, 2017, at Midland Care at Linnwood Park Home Plus at Valley Falls.

He was born October 17, 1936, at Spearville, KS, the son of Kenneth and Ramona Boehme Stinson. Keith spent his early years in the Offerle, KS area.

After the passing of his father, he moved to Valley Falls where he grew up on the family farm west of town with his mother, Ramona, step-father, Edgar Jackson, brother, Larry, and sister, Judy.

He graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1954, and then attended Kansas State University. He married Patricia R. Frakes June 8, 1957, at Valley Falls. He served in the US Army from 1959-61, and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

While at Fort Leonard Wood, their first child, Clark, was born. After moving back to Valley Falls, Keith and Pat raised their five kids: Clark, DeAun, Kent, Kirk and Susan. They farmed and raised cattle south of Valley Falls. Keith was also a Rural Mail Carrier in Valley Falls.

He was preceded in death by a son, Clark, his mother, Ramona, father, Kenneth, step-father, Edgar, and brother, Larry.

Keith will forever be remembered by his wife, Pat, their children DeAun and her husband, Mike Michael, Kent, Kirk, and Susan and her husband, Ken Kidd, and Keith's sister, Judy. Keith was loved and adored by his six grandchildren, Brent, Derek, and Alexis Michael, and Danna, Bailey and Amelia Kidd, and one great-granddaughter, Aria. He was always his grandchildren's biggest fan. No matter what the sport or event they were participating in, he was there to cheer them on.

He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends who will lovingly remember him for his willingness to help and support them throughout the years.

Keith loved sports, especially his K-State Wildcats and Wichita State Shockers. In addition to enjoying sports, he was involved with many community activities throughout his life, including the Meriden Antique Engine & Threshers Association, Valley Falls United Methodist Church, USD 338 School Board, Shriners and Masonic Lodge.

He always wanted to lend a helping hand where help was needed. He enjoyed volunteering for many community organizations in and around Valley Falls, including the Historical Society, the Valley Falls Children's Christmas and others. He will be missed by many friends.

The Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the Valley Falls United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Valley Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Meriden Antique Engine and Threshers Association or to the Valley Falls Children's Christmas Fund and sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088.