Tindall - Earl Keith "Shemp" Tindall, age 68, of Boulogne, Florida, passed away on March 25, 2025, after a year-and-a-half battle with cancer. He was born on August 20, 1956, in San Augustine, Texas to the late Howard Earl Tindall and Mildred Lee Eaves Pierce.

Keith was a 1975 graduate of Nacogdoches High School in Nacogdoches, Texas. He dedicated much of his life to military and public service. He first joined the United States Air Force in 1976, later re-enlisting in 1990 with the Air National Guard 's 202nd Red Horse Squadron and retired as a Master Sergeant in 2004. Keith also served his community as an Air Traffic Controller and Trainer at Jacksonville Center in Hilliard, Florida for over 30 years. He was also deeply involved in environmental conservation, serving on both the St. Mary's and St. Johns River Water Management Boards.

An avid traveler, Keith was a beloved member of The Sun Wheelers RV group since 2012. For him and Vivian, the group was more than just a gathering of friends, it became family. The family would like to express their continued heartfelt appreciation to The Sun Wheelers for their unwavering love, prayers, and support throughout both of their illnesses.

Keith's kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love for his family, friends, and country will forever be remembered.

Keith was preceded in death by the love of his life, Vivian Ritsma; his parents; his stepdaughter, Robin Maze; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Young.

Keith will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Candace Kent and her husband, Brian, of Statesboro, GA; daughter, Rhonda Grant and her husband, Earl of Boulogne, FL; son, Jim Ritsma and his wife, Candy, of Yulee, FL; sister, Brenda Lee Young of Jasper, TX; sister-in-law, Nelda Mayberry and her husband, Chris; son-in-law, Eugene Maze; niece, Sheila Sharp and her husband, Anthony; and his cherished grandchildren, Hudson Kent, Sarah Maze, Regan Ritsma, Sylvia Maze Duke and her husband, Tim, Justin Puckett, and Joshua Puckett and his wife, Layne.

Keith is also survived by Cindy Burkett (David Pickett), Margery Murrhee, and great-grandchildren, Jasper Puckett and Orion Puckett, along with several special nieces and nephews.

The family would like to recognize and give special thanks to Community Hospice Jane and Bill Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach for their compassionate care and support.

The tribute above was prepared by Keith's loving family.

A Memorial Service for Keith will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Buford Grove Baptist Church, 553274 US-1 Hilliard, FL 32046, with Pastor Keith Carringer officiating, followed by a Celebration of Life Reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.