Keith L. Flockhart (1933-2021)

FLOCKHART, SPROSTON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 11/27/2021 at 09:32:38

KEITH L. FLOCKHART

Stanwood

Keith L. Flockhart, 88, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, at the Clarence Nursing Home. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence, with a Masonic Service starting at 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at the Stanwood Union Church, with Pastor Ron Lashmit officiating. Burial will follow in the Stanwood Cemetery.

Keith was born Nov. 18, 1933, in Springville, Iowa, to Roy and Leah Sproston Flockhart. He married Jeraldine Paist on July 22, 1955, at Stanwood.

Survivors include his wife, Jeraldine "Jeri"; sons, Michael (Teresa) of Lisbon and Bruce (Peg) of Mechanicsville; daughter, Michelle (Mike) Long of Lisbon; grandchildren, Sean and Tyler Flockhart, Lindsae (Steven) Long, Nicholas Long and Emily Flockhart; great-grandchildren, Adeline and Mason Herlocker; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; three sisters; and two granddaughters, Jennifer and Laurie Flockhart.

Keith served his country in the U.S. Army for two years. He is a member of the Stanwood Masonic Lodge 616. Aside from his family and friends, his passion in life was baseball and Keith played for many local leagues and town teams. He also played fast pitch softball for Flecks Falstaff Team and played in the World Tournament in 1962. Keith also enjoyed wintering in Apache Junction, Ariz., with Jeri. Many recognized Keith by his whistle and he was a friend to many and always ready to lend a hand.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Clarence Care Center for their care and friendship.

Memories and condolences may be sent to www.chapmanfh.com.