Cedar City, Utah – Jairus Robert Keith passed away of his own volition on August 10, 2024. He was born in Cedar City, Utah on September 10, 2000. He moved with his family to Hurricane, Utah in 2008 and graduated from Hurricane High School in 2019. He attended Snow College from 2019-2020 and Southern Utah University from 2020-2021 pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management. He had recently been accepted to the American University of Rome, Italy.

Jairus had an infectious smile and loved having a good time. Jairus loved Fantasy stories. His favorite movies were Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. He was sweet, caring and friendly. He loved traveling and giving meaningful gifts.

Jairus was preceded in death by his father, Shawn Robert Keith; grandfather, Jairus Robert Keith; and maternal grandmother, Phyllis Gibson Hall. He is survived by his mother, Lori Becker (Duane); siblings: Shawna, Maddie and Cameron; grandparents: DuRell Hall, Gwen Miller, and Janell Keith; and a large extended family that will miss him dearly.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary Chapel, 140 North Main Street, Hurricane, Utah. Visitations will be held Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday, prior to services, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., both at the Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be paid forward as a thoughtful gift or kind gesture to a stranger.