James Ernest Keith, Jr., better known as "Jim" or "Ernie", age 75, of Lumberton passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born March 28, 1943 in Charlotte to the late James Ernest Keith, Sr. and the late Margaret Johnson Keith. He was formerly employed as a contract telecommunications engineer.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters: June Warren and Jane Eason.
He is survived by his wife Linda Keith of the home; two sons: Jae Keith (Kristine) of Oak Island and Barry Keith (Gail) of Hope Mills; two step-sons: David Heimerman (Angela) of Fair Play, MO and Tony Heimerman (Dawnyale) of Centennial, CO; eight grandchildren: Alex Keith, Noah Keith, Tiffany Willhaus, D.J. Heimerman, Derric Mertes, Taylor Heimerman, Briana Williams, and Robert Heimerman; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Carolyn Lane of Durham.
There will be no services.