Keith Andre Hartway was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late Theodora Moore and Bill Piagge on April 26, 1959. He spent his childhood in the company of his sister Daphne Blakemore and brother the late Greg Jones. After graduating from Roy J. Wasson high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado he continued his academic journey and went to college. Keith felt the urging to serve his Country and in 1979 entered the United States Air Force as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic. As part of the military Keith was able to travel and see the world. It was after this time that Keith met, fell in love and married the late Alrecia Renee Hartway. They chose to make their home in Tampa, FL. Keith and Renee raised a stepson Lamar Bryant Jr. and a daughter Shanica Hartway-Meadows. While they did divorce, the love and commitment for the children never wavered. In late 2004, Keith meet his fiancé Remel Williams and son Taven Williams. Keith and Remel were blessed with a son Jamahz Hartway and they all lived as a loving family. Keith worked across several field but ultimately at end of 2013 he retired and took this time to spend more time raising his boys and enjoying his grandchildren. He played an active role in raising his boys to be respectable young men and he loved to talk and spend time with his grandchildren. In addition to the love for his family and friends he had a great passion for football and was the ultimate Bronco’s fan. In retirement, Keith learned to play Madden and was also able to spend more time with his best friends of over 17 years Kevin and Pam Oliva.
When Keith was called home to the Lord he was blessed to have at his bed side: His fiancé Remel Williams, daughter Shanica Hartway-Meadows, stepson- Lamar Bryant Jr. and wife Christina Bryant, sister in law- Valerie Gulley, nieces- Ashley McKellar, Tangela Bivens, Katrisha Willice, best friends- Kevin and Pam Oliva, stepson Xavier Bryant, friend Denzel Morgan and Reverend Matthew James. Keith will be missed but never forgotten. He leaves to mourn his passing fiancé Remel Williams, children Shanica Hartway-Meadows, Lamar Bryant Jr., Taven Williams, Jamahz Hartway ; grandchildren Lamar Bryant III, Darnell Meadows Jr., Dashiah Meadows, and Danaye Meadows; sister Daphne Blakemore and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and to sign his guestbook below.
Keith was around my whole life growing up I can remember him always coming over spending hours challenging my father at football games. He was an awesome uncle to us and we all loves him very much. Keith you will always be in our hearts R.I.P Grandpa I love you
We are so blessed and honored to have Keith as a best friend. So many memories we shared. Now you are able to challenge Big Bill and get lots of football practice. You know that i am still gonna give you heck because you still need me to keep you on your toes.
We just cant say enough of how much you are going to be missed. We all love you so much.
Now our friend and brother from another mother and (always chump) so long. Never goodbye because that is forever and we will meet again
Rest well and see you again one day.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO KEITH’S FAMILY..I ONLY KNEW KEITH FOR A BRIEF TIME WHILE WE WORKED TOGETHER BUT HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON AND ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING NICE TO SAY..I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS…GOD BLESS YOU KEITH ….
What can I say he will be missed. I only met Keith a few times when I was visiting my family when I came to Florida, but the times that I did see him I had a lot of fun. He made me feel at home. He made my beautiful auntie Renee happy to me that was one of his best quality. Please forgive me it’s so hard for me to write this another part of my family is not here, so please forgive.. I love you all.
Keith was a great friend & confidant. He alway had a pleasant smile upon his face & always had nice words of encouragement 2 say…He was a special gentleman that made everyone feel special I only knew him from working @ DHL & long after him & Remel starting dating the friendship never ended they both was special especially after the birth of their son…I send my deepest & dutiful Condolences to the family & May God continue 2 have him R.I.P. Keith U will always be 4ever Missed Dearly
Keith, you were always a good friend, and we had lots of laughs and good times playing football and spending weekends together…I feel blessed to have known you. Until we meet again, bro….happy trails.
My deepest sympathies go to Remel and the rest of Keith’s family. I worked with him at DHL, and remember him to be a very pleasant person.
My prayers are with you and your family, Shanica. From me and the kids…sending our condolences 🙏🏽
Such sad news, I used to work with Keith at DHL, he was such a nice guy 💔 I ran in to him after we both left the company in a sweet bay parking lot, he was dressed in a delivery uniform, maybe for coca-cola I can’t remember for sure but, he asked how I was and where I was working and I, like an idiot asked where he was working, he looked down at his uniform and looked at me and laughed. We chatted for a while after that. He was really easy to talk to, very genuine and I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with the family ❤️
My prayers are with you and your family Remel, Keith was a kind man he will truly be missed.. Very hard worker and dear coworker at DHL. .
I’m saddened to hear of Keith’s passing. He was a part of our DHL family. Keith would stop by my office and always chat about the Broncos and his family. He was a very nice guy and always wore a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP Keith!
Keith was a very cool person to know and hang with at QTP (DHL call center). At work, he’d always tell me how great his Broncos were and then tell me how great the Buccaneers were…I’d call him a Bronccaneer fan. He was very laidback. I’m gonna miss him. RIP Keith.