Lyle "Keith" Harrison, age 74, of Exeter, Missouri, passed away at his home on Friday, October 9, 2020. Keith, son of Robert and Myrtle (Slagle) Harrison, was born on May 24, 1946, in Wheaton, Missouri.  He graduated from Wheaton High School and then went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Army.  On April 8, 2008, he was united in marriage to Karen Fairbrother in Lewisburg, Tennessee.  Mr. Harrison worked in the construction business for many years doing drywall where he met many people and lasting friendships were made.  Keith always liked different types of classic cars, watching basketball, and enjoyed working outdoors on his small farm.  He loved spending time with his wife and special dog named "Mo".

Survivors include his wife, Karen Harrison, of Exeter; three brothers, Dale Harrison, of Springfield, Bobby Harrison, of Exeter, and Darrell Harrison, of Monett; and one sister, Patty Ratzliff, of Pierce City.

Keith was preceded in death by his son, Teddy Gene Harrison; two brothers, Johnny Harrison and Larry Harrison; and one sister, Wanda Yeager.

A Celebration of Life for Keith and his son, Teddy, will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the Ridgley Baptist Church in Ridgley, Missouri.

A private family burial will be held at the Concord Cemetery in Ridgley at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Keith to the Disabled American Veterans and entrusted to the White Funeral Home and Crematory, P.O. Box 890, Cassville, MO 65625.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.