Donald Keith Ardry, age 48, of Summertown, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, following a short and courageous battle with cancer. Keith was born on March 28, 1974, to parents Bill and Marjorie Victory Ardry of the Sawdust Community.
In addition to his parents, Keith is survived by his wife, Renee Overstreet Ardry of Summertown, TN, daughter, Angela Ardry of Columbia, TN, step son, Zachary Furlong of Texas, step daughter, Krysta (Will) Dugger of Cornersville, TN, step grandchildren, Brookelynn and Ryder Dugger, brothers, Wallace (Lelia) Ardry of Columbia, TN, Tommy (Tracy) Ardry of Columbia, TN, Larry Ardry of Culleoka, TN, sister, Brenda Ardry of Nashville, TN. He is also survived by his loyal and loving dog, Lily Beans, and nephews, Jered Ardry, Logan Ardry, Wesley Ardry, and niece, Rachel Ardry. He is also survived by a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Keith was preceded in death by his grandparents, John & Rosa Mai Victory and Robert Hardin & Dorothy Mai Ardry.
Keith graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1993. He was an extraordinary artist and an exceptional welder that could create anything imaginable. When he wasn’t in the state of Tennessee, he was at his home away from home, The Makai, in Dayton Beach, Florida. He appreciated the beauty of the ocean just as he did the rolling hills of Tennessee. Keith was a true southern man through and through. He loved being in his shop working on projects while listening to a great variety of music. He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers and motorcycles with his friends and family. He was beloved by everyone he met, the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. Material possessions did not matter to Keith. He truly cherished all his family and friends. Keith was a lifelong Christian and attended Church of God of Prophecy in Columbia where he committed his life to the Lord and was recently re-baptized.
Visitation will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and on Sunday, March 26, 2023, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM with Brother Lawrence Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at the Lambert Cemetery in Lyles, Tennessee. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Active pallbearers will be James Bratton, Tony Hill, Shannon Ardry, Jediah Ardry, Robert Amick, and Chris Racht. Honorary pallbearers will include Bobby Overstreet, Daryl Smithson, and Zachary Furlong.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-help-support-medical-expenses-for-keith-ardry
