Keith Jamar Thomas, age 34, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered eternal life on February 12, 2023. Keith was born to Carol Evette Hackler in Knoxville on October 16, 1988. He attended Austin-East and Fulton High Schools.

Keith, also known as Keithie, was known for his love for his family and friends. He loved many, and they all knew Keith loved them. He never met a stranger, and once you met Keith, you were considered family. Even as a child, Keith had a big heart, and his love for people, his childhood and senior neighbors, stray animals and all got his undivided attention. He will be remembered for his infectious laugh, warm smile,playing as a youth. and distinguished voice. He loved sports and was very active.

Keith accepted Christ, was baptized young and became a Freedom Fellowship Christian Church member.

Keith is preceded in death by grandfather Robert A. Hackler; great grandparents Hugh C. and Martha M. Jenkins Hackler; Robert Lee and Willie Bunkley Woody; and cousin Shaniah L. Mitchell.
Keith leaves to cherish his memories, his loving daughters, Zakyia, Jamyia and KaNiyah Woods; devoted mother, Carol Hackler; brother Ryan Roebuck; grandmother, Betty Woody Hackler; aunts, Selena Parks, Trishanna “Minnie” Tillery; special cousin, Derek “DJ” Kellogg, Jr.; nieces, Jasmine and Maryah Large; special family member Kyera Davis; devoted mother of his children, Brittany Woods; special friend, Lisa Laskowski and a host of other family and friends including the Upton and Thomas families.