HOLTON- Lawrence "Keith" Parrett, 83, of Holton, KS, formerly of Circleville, KS, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was born July 10, 1938 in Topeka, KS, the son of Lawrence Preston and Mary Willie (Keithline) Parrett.

Keith graduated from Circleville High School in 1956. He lived most of his life in Circleville and Silver Lake, KS. He worked for Bartlett & West Engineering for 5 years in Topeka. He retired in 1994 from the State of Kansas Construction Department; working in the Topeka and Holton areas.

He was a member of the Circleville Christian Church and Silver Lake Lions Club.

Keith married Joyce M. Ingels on May 26, 1962 in Circleville, KS; they celebrated over 60 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce of the home; 2 daughters, Tracey Parrett and Kelley Parrett both of Topeka, KS; 2 brothers, Ronald D. Parrett (Marlyn) of Circleville, KS and Kenneth A. Parrett (Carol) of Mayetta, KS; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Parrett; infant twin-brother, Maurice Heath Parrett.

Family will greet friends from 6-7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to the Circleville Christian Church c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.