Keith Wayne Garst

Keith Wayne Garst, 84 of Sheridan entered this world in Tipton County on September 16, 1940. He passed away on the morning of Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Tipton County, surrounded by his loving family. His parents were James S. & Irene E. (Wright) Garst. Keith spent 66 years married to Betty Ann (Featherstone) Garst who he married on October 28, 1959; a union that would produce five children.

Keith joined his dad in the roofing business before he started farming in 1963. He worked for Don Kirby Farms for 53 years, retiring in 2016. Keith really enjoyed working on the farm. He was a member of East Union Christian Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge. Keith attended Jackson Central School in Arcadia. When time allowed, Keith enjoyed camping but the most enjoyment he received was just spending time with his family.

Survivors besides his wife Betty (who everyone called Grandma) include their children, Richard A. Garst and wife Tammy, Sheridan, Patricia A. Rowland and husband Jack, Tipton, Donald W. “Donnie” Garst and wife Shelly, Arcadia, Kevin J. Garst, Atlanta and Karen S. Handshoe and husband Earl, Lagrange. Keith also has four surviving siblings, Gerald Garst, and wife Jan, Sheritta, Arizona, Alberta G. Whisler, Goldsmith, Dennis G. Garst, Tipton and Margaret I. White and husband Glenn of Kokomo. Keith was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.

Keith was preceded in death by one brother, Charles E. Garst and one sister, Wuanitta G. Phifer, a grandson, Eric Garst, and two brother-in-laws, Gene Whisler and Dana (Ike) Lockwood.

A funeral for Keith will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27 at East Union Christian Church, 1711 E 296th Street, Atlanta, Indiana, 46031 with Revs. Mark Knapp and Rex Dunning presiding. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Hamilton County. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Garst family. Online condolences for Keith’s family may be made on his obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.

Memorial contributions in Keith’s honor may be made to the East Union Christian Church.