Obituary for Walter Keith St. Clair
Beloved Husband, Dad, Pop, Collector of Cool Things, and Underdog Enthusiast
Memorial Service for Walter Keith St. Clair will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home. Keith passed away on June 3, 2025, at his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Walter Keith St. Clair-known to most as Keith, Steve Mann and to a lucky few as “Pop”- has officially clocked out of this wild ride we call life, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and more Hot Wheels than a small toy store.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 10 years, Melinda St. Clair, who somehow managed to laugh at all his inappropriate jokes (and probably rolled her eyes more than she’ll admit). He also leaves behind three daughters who inherited his sharp wit and sharp side-eye: Tosha Utt (Chris), Heather Myers (it’s complicated), and Marissa Boyte (Jay). They will miss their dad’s off-key serenades, spontaneous gift-giving, and the way he could turn even the most boring Tuesday into a comedy show.
He was the proud and playful Pop to five grandchildren: Aidyn, Rylan, and Easton Utt, Wednesday and Regan Myers-each of whom inherited a little spark of his mischief and a big piece of his heart.
Also mourning his loss (and possibly left in charge of his extensive collection of over 3,000 Hot Wheels and 200+ bobbleheads) are a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and his faithful dog Penny, who always knew who to go to for snacks and secrets.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Dean and Lynda Sue (Green) St. Clair, as well as his brothers, Gregory Lloyd and Robert Dean, and his sister Debra Sue. No doubt they greeted him with a hug and a “What took you so long?”-followed by a round of laughter.
A devoted employee at Grocery Supply Company for 30 years, Keith’s coworkers could always count on him for hard work, good stories, and probably a few jokes that pushed the limits of the company handbook.
Keith loved music-all things rock, and all things loud-and he could carry a tune better than most karaoke stars. He was also a sucker for a good underdog story (which explains the Cleveland Browns loyalty), a firm believer in the paranormal (you know, just in case), and a devout fan of The Andy Griffith Show.
He was hilariously funny, famously generous, and oddly obsessed with bobbleheads, Hot Wheels, and buying gifts that made people laugh-or raise an eyebrow. Whether he was building a soapbox derby car with Aidyn or sneaking candy to the grandkids, Keith gave his family memories wrapped in laughter and unconditional love.
If Keith had written this himself, it would probably include at least three puns, a jab at the Cowboys, and a reminder to never take life too seriously. He may be gone from our sight, but he’ll never be far from our stories, our smiles, and every classic rock song that makes us laugh and cry at the same time.
So, here’s to Keith-husband, dad, pop, collector, joker, and the kind of man who made life just a little more fun. We’ll miss you forever, but we’ll keep the humor alive. And yes, we’ll dust your bobbleheads. Occasionally.
Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com
