Keith Benny Neagle

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Keith Benny Neagle of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Sunday, July 5th, 2026 at the age of 93. Keith was born on Nov. 19th, 1932, in Stark, KS. His parents were Ray and Florence Neagle. He was raised and went to school in Stark/Chanute, KS. Keith moved to Kansas City, MO and married Doris Mackey from Lowry City, MO on Feb. 13th 1955. They had three children, Mitzi, Mike and Vicki. During the course of his life Keith worked at TWA, worked at multiple garages to learn car repair, and eventually opened his own garage (Keith's Garage) in Northeast Kansas City, MO. He closed the garage in 2004.

In retirement he enjoyed working on building their new house next door and later helping Doris with her childcare. They loved the children as if they were their own. He was a faithful member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years and served as a deacon. Keith is survived by his daughters Mitzi (Steve) Woody and Vicki Neagle (Bruce Hopper), grandchildren Stephanie and Michelle Woody, and his sister Cora Lee McMillan. Keith was proceeded in death by his parents, wife Doris, son Mike, five sisters: Helen (Delmar) Smith, Virginia (Roy) Aikins, Zana Aikins, Ruth (Mort) Cox, and Anna May Johnson.

Services will be at the Charter Funeral Home 77 NE 72nd Street, Gladstone, MO. Visitation: Friday, July 31st - 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Funeral Service: Aug. 1st - 1:00 pm; Burial: Aug. 2nd - Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Savonburg, KS - No Service.