Keith E. Newbill Jr.

Keith Eugene Newbill Jr., 48, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Keith was born September 9, 1972, in South Bend, Indiana, to Keith Eugene Newbill Sr. and Brenda Carol Boyd who both preceded him in death. Keith’s maternal grandparents, Silas Boyd Sr., and Lucille Williams also preceded him in death; along with his aunts: (Laverne Boyd and Barbara Redd); uncles: (Silas Boyd and David Frizzell).

Survivors left to cherish his memory include four daughters: Sarah Dikos, Hailey Molden (Las Vegas), Majourea Newbill (Las Angeles), and Sierra Chappell (South Bend); two sons: Keith Alerding (Indianapolis) and Rod (Pickles) Chappell (South Bend); five sisters: Tia Newbill (Tampa), Venus Williams (South Bend), Rachel Newbill (Sterling Heights), Frankki Dzikowski (Detroit), Jonni Dzikowski (Detroit); brother, Richard Newbill; stepmother, Deborah Newbill; grandmother, Marva Newbill; grandfather, Marvin Shelton (Melbourne, Florida); girlfriend, Kimberly Robinson; and former spouse, Julia Shapiro; along with a host of relatives and friends that loved him.

Keith was our Big Brother, our “Super Man”.  He was extremely intelligent and talented.  He could fix, build, or create anything! He was the founder and creator of his clothing line, known as ‘Gospel Gear.’ Keith was also a creative, professional, licensed Barber.

He also obtained his Associate's Degree in Underwater Welding. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hiking, cooking, drawing, singing, and spending time with his family. The family was everything to Keith.  He would light up any room he entered and show love to everyone he met.  He never met a stranger.  He would give you the shirt off his back.  He had so much compassion in his heart and he LOVED the LORD!  He would captivate you speaking of Jesus.  I know his soul is resting in Heaven and he is as FAMOUS as he will ever be now.  We love you Keith, and we will miss you tremendously.  No one can ever take your place in our hearts.  Rest easy my brother.

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