Toby keith to be laid to rest in ‘private funeral’ for family, band and crew

EXPLORE MORE Toby Keith’s family is set to host a private funeral service in the coming days where the beloved crooner will be laid to rest. The legendary country singer, whose full name was

Toby Keith Covel, died on Feb. 5 at age 62 after a battle with stomach cancer. In a post on social media Monday, the “Made In America” hitmaker’s loved ones revealed plans for two upcoming

memorial services. “The Covel Family is hosting a private funeral service for family, band and crew only in mid-February. A memorial service to honor Toby will be announced only on Keith’s

socials shortly,” the Instagram post read alongside a photo of the country artist. “In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to @tkfoundation1 to support the OK Kids Korral,” the

post continued, sharing a link to the Toby Keith Foundation’s website. The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer’s death was announced last week in a post shared on his official social media

account. “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family,” the post read. “He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his

family at this time.” The “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” hitmaker, who revealed his diagnosis in 2021, opened up about his cancer battle just two weeks before his

death. “I was going through all the chemo, radiation, surgery, and I got to the point where I was comfortable with whatever happened. I had my brain wrapped around it, and I was in a good

spot either way,” he told Oklahoma’s News 9.  The “Red Solo Cup” crooner praised his wife, Tricia Lucus, for being “the best nurse” as he underwent treatment. “Oh, she’s been a trouper.

She’s the best nurse. The first time we went to Houston, to the hospital, she stepped right in and she just took control and said, ‘We got this. Let’s go.’ So she’s like, ‘We’re going to get

this and don’t worry about it,’” he told his hometown outlet. The music legend is survived by his wife and their three children, Shelley, Krystal and Stelen. He also leaves behind four

grandchildren.