Keith Allen Altizer, 48, of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Altizer. He is survived by his father, Kenneth Altizer; his aunt, Helen Roop of Riner; his uncles, Fred & wife Sandy Altizer of Roanoke and Fred Saunders of Christiansburg; as well as his close personal friend, Dan Brugh.
Keith was a 1983 graduate of Christiansburg High School. He was a member of Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. He was employed for a number of years by Goodwill Industries - New River Workshops in Radford.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. noon at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will commence at 12 noon, with Dr. Don Makin officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Greater Blue Ridge Chapter, 3959 Electric Road, Suite 222, Roanoke, VA 24018.