Keith P. Shiflett age 93 of Braceville passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday night July 16, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on March 9, 1931 in Elkins, WV the son of the late Ura Ray Shiflett and Pearl Virginia Shiflett.  After high school, he served in the US Army as a Platoon Sergeant in the Korean War from 1951-1952.  He married the love of his life, Carolyn May Forsythe on May 12, 1962 and they have enjoyed 62 years of marriage together.  Keith has lived in Braceville for the last 50 years, formerly of Windham, OH.  He worked at Polson Rubber in Garrettsville as a crew leader for 18 years. He then went to General Electric Lamp Co. in Ravenna as a High Lift Operator for 18 years and retired in 1996.  Keith attended Braceville United Methodist Church and the General Assembly Church of God in Newton Falls.  In his youth, Keith loved hunting and water skiing.  He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers: James & News Shiflett, and 2 sisters: Ruth Lampy, Evelyn McDaniels.

Keith is survived by: his wife Carolyn M. Shiflett of Braceville, 3 sons: Floyd & Sheri Shiflett of Warren, OH, Bryan Shiflett of Braceville, Michael & Shannon Shiflett of Newton Falls, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Friday July 19, 2024 at 12:00pm with Rev. Glen Rader officiating.  Calling hours will be one hour prior from 11:00-12:00pm.  Keith will be laid to rest with full military honors at Braceville Cemetery in Braceville, OH.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440.  Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com