Kenneth Arthur Keil, age 66, died on May 17, 2017, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Kenneth was born on July 25, 1950, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Elwin and Hazel (Bradford) Keil and was raised in the Clinton, Oklahoma area. He attended Clinton schools, graduating in 1968. Kenneth married Mary Beth Meget on July 5, 1968, in Clinton, Oklahoma. They moved to Cordell in the late 1960’s where they made their home and raised their children. Kenneth was employed as a project manager for Nabors Drilling. He enjoyed going on family vacations. Kenneth also enjoyed older cars and collecting guns. He was an avid listener of classic rock and could name the band or singer to countless songs. His priority was his family but he also loved spending time with his friends. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Keil of the home; daughter, Kenda Lichtenwalter of Rochester, Minnesota; son, Phillip Keil and wife, Julianne of Sulphur, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Blane and Parker Lichtenwalter and Emily and D.J. Tomczyk; sister, Phyllis Hobbs of Clinton, Oklahoma; and brother, Jerry Keil and wife, Debbie of Clinton, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwin and Hazel Keil.