KEAST, Thomas G., age 68, of Beavercreek, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Louise Keast; sisters, Cathi Cook and Joan Henry, and niece, Tammy. Thomas is survived by his wife of 46 years, Edie Keast; children, Michele (Edward) Schaaf and Michael Keast; grandchildren, Danielle Schaaf and Hannah Keast, as well as 2 nieces and a nephew. Thomas retired after 20 years of service from the Ohio State Patrol and pursued his business of Tom Keast Trenching fulltime. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek. Family will receive friends from 9:30 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greenwood Manor, 711 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH 45385 or a charity of your choice.