Keith David Dortch

Keith David Dortch, 46, of Paragould, Arkansas, died March 12, 2019. Keith was a 1991 graduate of Greene County Tech High School. He held a Master's Degree in Music Education from Arkansas State University and was in the ASU marching band. Mr. Dortch was a Chief Warrant Officer in the Arkansas Army National Guard serving in the 871st Troop Command as the Commander of the 106th Army Band. Keith was also the Director of Bands of Greene County Tech. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Berlin & Carlene Dortch, of Paragould.

Survivors include his parents, David & Rhonda Dortch, of Paragould; and of Killeen, Texas, his mother, Delores Fulton; children, Michael and Gabriel, of the home; along with their mother, Jennifer Ransom Dortch; along with a host of friends.

A celebration of life service will be held Friday, March 15th at First United Methodist Church at 10:00 am with visitation on Thursday evening from 5:00-7:00 pm at First United Methodist Church. Pastors Ed Seay, Packy Magel, and David Gagel will officiate. Burial will be at Greene County Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Keith Dortch or GCT Bands for scholarships for band students to attend Dixie Band Camp.