Keith was born in Boston on February 1, 1968, he attended Brighton High where he graduated with the class of 1986. Keith worked as a construction worker and attended church where he gave his life to Christ, becoming a believer of Christ he put trusted in God. He loved his family very much, He often made time for his family whenever they needed him for help, he was there to reassure them that he would be there.  Keith showed a generous amount of love to his family and friends with a contagious smile, his laughter, and his big beautiful eyes that you could not forget, they touched everyone.

He is proceeded in death by his Father Nehamiah Gilliard and his daughter Talish Gilliard.

Keith is survived by his daughter Aliyah Gilliard, Grimes Grandkids, Aslayshia Holland, Elijah Chendeka.

He also leaves to cherish in memory his parents Verra Gilliard and Johnnie Jackson (Stepdad), Denise Hamilton, Alfonso Gilliard, Jeradell Milton, Kathy Gillard, Cynthia Gilliard, Sabrina Taylor, Jeffery Gaillard, Tarsha Gilliard, Lakeisha Gilliard, Debra Jackson, Micheal Jackson, John Johnson, Angelica Williams, Fourteen Aunts, Thirteen Uncles, and host of Nieces and Nephews.