Obituary of Keith RD Bryan

Keith RD "Pappy" Bryan, 59, of Fairmont WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after an accident. Keith was born in Kingwood, WV, son of Rebecca (Brown) Bryan and the late Robert Bryan on December 5th, 1963. He served in the United States Airforce, and after returning to WV 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 & Tanya of Fairmont, Kris & Brittany Bryan of Fairmont, and Kody and Kayla Bryan of Fairmont; four grandchildren, Aaden, Ashton, Brynlee and Olivia; his mother, Rebecca; two sisters, Judy & 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 & Margaret Garletts. A Memorial service will be held at Trinity Assembly of God, 70 Marantha Drive, Fairmont, WV, on Saturday, August 5th at 11:00 am 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 in entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be made online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com