Keith Bannister

          Keith Bannister, 63, of Desloge, passed away April 12, 2022.  He was born June 14, 1958, in Farmington, to Larry Bannister and Helen Bannister Hiett.  Keith was a member of the Bridge Community Church, an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, enjoyed playing trivia on the “Bright & Beautiful” team, but most of all, he was a professional Paw Paw.

          He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Bannister.  Keith is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Joni (Stephens) Bannister; children, Staci Kernan and husband Scott, Andrew Bannister and wife Abby, Kent Bannister and wife Kate; twelve grandchildren, Eli, Kate, Kyle, Ben Henry, Sophia, Bennett, Garrett, Samuel, Thatcher, Mirren, Reed and Barnes; sisters, Janice (Randy) Roddy and Judy (Paul) Patenaude; many nieces and nephews, also survive.

          Visitation will be held at The Bridge Community Church, Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 10:00 AM until celebration of life at 12:00 PM.  Pastor Ben Durbin will be officiating.  In lieu of flowers, the Bannister family requests memorials be directed to the Elvins Food Pantry and to wear jeans to the service.

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