Keith Daryl Honore'

Keith Daryl Honore’ was born on August 3rd, 1964, in Urbana, OH. He passed away on August 15th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Earline Nowlin (McDonald); his maternal grandparents, Lucille and Everett McDonald; and his paternal grandparents, Lucille and Albert Honore’. 

He is survived by his father, Robert Newton Honore’ (Doris Honore’); his daughters, Shanelle Johnson and Brianna Gillman; his siblings, Robert Honore’, Sherdina Ellis-Foster (Eutonji), Aaron Honore’ (Shikara), Armond Honore’ (Daphanie), Alcide Honore’ (Cori), Darrion Bridges, and Angela Munson; his grandchildren, Terry, Tamia, Tiana, Peyton, Genesis, and Giselle; a special mention to Darryll Johnson; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends.

Keith lived in Columbus, OH, where he attended West High School and Brookhaven High School. He participated in a job program in Texas, where he learned welding. Keith joined the Navy and served for two years. After being honorably discharged, he attended Columbus State for law enforcement. Keith continued to live in Columbus, OH, where he became a Journeyman welder, traveling across the country doing welding jobs.

Keith enjoyed gaming, collecting comic books, music, and being a DJ. He was very artistic, from drawing comic book characters to creating original works of art using his welding skills. Keith was a huge fan of the LA Lakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes, but what he loved most was his family. He poured so much love into his daughters and grandchildren. Keith was an excellent father, brother, uncle, nephew, pop pop, and friend to many. He had a calm demeanor but was also very outspoken. We will cherish all the time we spent with him, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing him.