Keith was born in 1959 in Harrisonburg, Virginia and is a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren. Along with his wife, Luanne, Keith resides in Shenandoah, Virginia. Keith and Luanne have a daughter Kaitlyn living in Timberville, Virginia.

Keith graduated from Page County High School in 1977. In 2022 Keith completed his studies with the Christian Growth Institute a joint pastoral studies program for Virlina and Shenandoah Districts. Keith has worked at Merck for ten years and retired from Rockingham County as a firefighter. Keith is currently a volunteer chaplain for the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department.