Keith Irven Porter-Davis II
April 16, 1987 - March 27, 2022
Obituary
Keith Porter-Davis II was born in Seattle, Washington on April 16, 1987 to Keith Porter-Davis and Charlotte Porter-Davis. Keith was raised by his stepfather Richard Baker Jr. after the passing of his father. Keith loved all sports and played little league baseball, football, basketball and was a skilled snowboarder. Keith attended O’Dea High School and later transferred to Renton High School where he graduated in 2005. Keith attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana where he joined Omega Psi Phi in 2008, a historically African American fraternity, where he was proud to tell you he was the “tail dawg”. Keith loved his fraternity and was actively always representing them! Keith’s passion for all things sports led him to a new sport in 2012 when he started playing Rugy in Atlanta, GA for the Atlanta Old White Rugby Club. Keith had a gregarious personality and never met a stranger, to know him was to love him. Those who really knew him knew of his love for rare and unique sneakers. He considered himself a “Semi-retired connoisseur of sneakers”. Keith’s shoe collection is legendary. Keith had a beautiful smile that was one of his many trademarks. We won’t talk about his impeccable style. Keith traveled the world: Africa, Iceland, London, Hawaii, Bahamas, Caymen Islands, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Hati just to name a few. Keith loved life!
Faith and Family were the foundation of who Keith was as a person. He accepted Christ at an early age at the Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, where he sang in the Angel and Youth choir. Keith was a proud eldest brother of his two siblings Kristopher Porter-Davis and Ranesha-Ruth Baker. Keith would often have to be reminded that he was “not” their parent as they grew up. No matter the situation, Keith was going to be “in charge” and “bossing” his two siblings around! Growing up, Keith’s biggest joy was hanging out with his many cousins at his Nana’s house on the weekend! In 2016 Keith proudly stepped into the role of Uncle. He referred to his only niece as his “bae”. His Instagram is full of pictures of his “bae”.
During Keith’s last year of college in New Orleans he contracted the flu, and the viral infection went to his heart, where it caused irreversible damage. Keith received a heart transplant in 2019 at the University of Washington and began the long journey of recovery. In January of 2022 despite of being fully vaccinated, Keith contracted COVID-19 and was admitted to the hospital. After 51 long consecutive days, during which he battled fiercely; on March 27, 2022 at 5:06 p.m. The Lord stepped in and transitioned him from labor to rest. Keith transitioned this life, living life on his terms.
Keith leaves to celebrate and cherish his memory, his devoted and loving Parents Richard A Baker Jr and Charlotte Baker, Grandparents Harry and Mattie Bailey, his great Aunt Alfreda McDonald, his Aunts: Marie Porter, Wendy Anderson, Earlene Tina Bailey, Lougenia Bailey, Marcella Lyons (Thomas), Shayla Travis and Yvette Bailey. His Uncles: Steve Porter, Donald Polluck, Darren Bolar and Philip Bailey (Caela). Brother, Kristopher Porter-Davis, sister Ranesha-Ruth Baker and one niece, Savannah Quarterman, and fraternity brothers.
Also lifting up his memory is a very special partner, a host of cousins and friends who will miss him tremendously! Proceeding Keith Irven in death was his father Keith Porter-Davis, Grandmother Susie Jane Bailey, Grandmother Faye Porter, Grandmother Ruth Burrage-and Grandfather James Davis and Uncle Travis (William) Clark Jr.
There’s still plenty we haven’t talked about, but I’ll continue to look forward to a time when we meet again and can catch up on all of it. I’m happy your fight is finally over.
Peace & Love to you my brother
I send a mother’s love from my heart this I know is hard you heart hurts when no knows please know I feel this pain with you love you and family very much Aunt don’t change SIL
Keith was a phenomenal individual. God truly placed an Angel among us. Such an unforgettable beautiful person that touched a lot of people, that’s how you create a legacy and he did just that. Rest up fam.
Keith and I knew each other in college and reconnected during the pandemic. I thought it was odd when I hadn’t heard from him in a while, as this wasn’t like him. I knew that with everything going on with his heart, it was a possibility, but I’m still in shock. I’ll miss his smile and laugh, but they will live on in my memories. Gone too soon, loved by all he met. Rest in peace, good sir. <3
I miss you brother. You were always one to set me straight when I went awry. Our last time together you called me out for trying to play too much in our Old Boys Rugby game (Alumni Game). You told me “Phil, let everyone else play.” Today, I proudly consider myself a football coach. Thank you for the advice Keith. I remember you regularly. I’m proud to have been your friend. I wish I reached out to you more after college, but you will always be a part of the man I am today and the young men I am able to impact for the better. Thank you.