Herbert Ray Keith, son of the late Sidney Herbert and Elva Coreen (Snider) Keith, was born June 16, 1946, in Healdton, Oklahoma, and passed away September 24, 2020, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 74 years, 3 months, and 8 days of age. Herbert grew up in Oklahoma. He loved science and was an inventor. He also enjoyed traveling, prospecting, and treasure hunting. Herbert loved his family very much and was especially close to his sister, Jean Cheatham. She preceded him in death five years ago. Herbert was also preceded in death by his parents, his son, Ronnie Colbreath in 2006, and his two brothers, Granville Keith in 2000, and Doyle Keith in 2003. He is survived by one niece, Dana Calkins of Macomb, Missouri, and one nephew, Jody Richards of West Plains, Missouri, three granddaughters, one grandson, and other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. No services are planned at this time.