Fountain City, TN
Robert "Alex" Keener, Sr., age 93, of Fountain City, passed away 11:49 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016. Member of Central Baptist Church of Ft. City for 64 years and the Moulders Sunday School Class. Member of Bright Hope Lodge #557 F&AM and Kerbella Temple. He was an avid bridge player and played every Wednesday with a wonderful group of friends. Owner of Keener Lighting, Veteran of WWII serving in the U. S. Army.
Preceded in death by first wife of 40 years, Dorothy Carson Keener; and second wife, Betty Bailey Keener, of 30 years; parents, Frank E. and Lucile Doyle Keener; daughter, Gail Keener Taylor; 2 brothers and 4 sisters and their spouses. Survived by daughters, Jane Keener (Jerry) Grasmick, Ann Keener (John) Corum; son, Bob (Kathy) Keener, Jr.; grandchildren, Laura (Ernie) Bowles, Leigh Ann (Mike) Bolton, Scott (Deedee) Corum, Amanda (Jeff) Clark, Adam Keener, Jenna (Keith) Leckenby, Amy (Josh) Gillettee, Robin (Brent) Omastiak, Rebekah (Henry) Jones, and Rachel (Kyle) Vandegrift; great-grandchildren, Jason (Carly), Krista (Sonny), Katie (Nathan), Abbey, Hunter, Landon, Julia, Catie, Will, Darian, Daphne, Dylan, Kaiden and Sydney; great-great-grandchildren, Roxie, Aubree and Reagan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Woodlawn Cemetery, for an 11:00 a.m., graveside service, Rev. Ron Mouser officiating. Honorary pallbearers: Moulders Sunday School Class. Pallbearers: Adam Keener, Scott Corum, Jeff Clark, Henry Jones, Sonny Franklin, and Nathan Kiser. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Central Baptist Church of Ft. City, 5364 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918, or the charity of your choice . The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com.
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2016
Robert "Alex" Keener, Sr., age 93, of Fountain City, passed away 11:49 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016. Member of Central Baptist Church of Ft. City for 64 years and the Moulders Sunday School Class. Member of Bright Hope Lodge #557 F&AM and Kerbella Temple. He was an avid bridge player and played every Wednesday with a wonderful group of friends. Owner of Keener Lighting, Veteran of WWII serving in the U. S. Army.
Preceded in death by first wife of 40 years, Dorothy Carson Keener; and second wife, Betty Bailey Keener, of 30 years; parents, Frank E. and Lucile Doyle Keener; daughter, Gail Keener Taylor; 2 brothers and 4 sisters and their spouses. Survived by daughters, Jane Keener (Jerry) Grasmick, Ann Keener (John) Corum; son, Bob (Kathy) Keener, Jr.; grandchildren, Laura (Ernie) Bowles, Leigh Ann (Mike) Bolton, Scott (Deedee) Corum, Amanda (Jeff) Clark, Adam Keener, Jenna (Keith) Leckenby, Amy (Josh) Gillettee, Robin (Brent) Omastiak, Rebekah (Henry) Jones, and Rachel (Kyle) Vandegrift; great-grandchildren, Jason (Carly), Krista (Sonny), Katie (Nathan), Abbey, Hunter, Landon, Julia, Catie, Will, Darian, Daphne, Dylan, Kaiden and Sydney; great-great-grandchildren, Roxie, Aubree and Reagan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Woodlawn Cemetery, for an 11:00 a.m., graveside service, Rev. Ron Mouser officiating. Honorary pallbearers: Moulders Sunday School Class. Pallbearers: Adam Keener, Scott Corum, Jeff Clark, Henry Jones, Sonny Franklin, and Nathan Kiser. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Central Baptist Church of Ft. City, 5364 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918, or the charity of your choice . The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com.
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2016
Fountain City, TN
Robert "Alex" Keener, Sr., age 93, of Fountain City, passed away 11:49 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016. Member of Central Baptist Church of Ft. City for 64 years and the Moulders Sunday School Class. Member of Bright Hope Lodge #557 F&AM and Kerbella Temple. He was an avid bridge player and played every Wednesday with a wonderful group of friends. Owner of Keener Lighting, Veteran of WWII serving in the U. S. Army.
Preceded in death by first wife of 40 years, Dorothy Carson Keener; and second wife, Betty Bailey Keener, of 30 years; parents, Frank E. and Lucile Doyle Keener; daughter, Gail Keener Taylor; 2 brothers and 4 sisters and their spouses. Survived by daughters, Jane Keener (Jerry) Grasmick, Ann Keener (John) Corum; son, Bob (Kathy) Keener, Jr.; grandchildren, Laura (Ernie) Bowles, Leigh Ann (Mike) Bolton, Scott (Deedee) Corum, Amanda (Jeff) Clark, Adam Keener, Jenna (Keith) Leckenby, Amy (Josh) Gillettee, Robin (Brent) Omastiak, Rebekah (Henry) Jones, and Rachel (Kyle) Vandegrift; great-grandchildren, Jason (Carly), Krista (Sonny), Katie (Nathan), Abbey, Hunter, Landon, Julia, Catie, Will, Darian, Daphne, Dylan, Kaiden and Sydney; great-great-grandchildren, Roxie, Aubree and Reagan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Woodlawn Cemetery, for an 11:00 a.m., graveside service, Rev. Ron Mouser officiating. Honorary pallbearers: Moulders Sunday School Class. Pallbearers: Adam Keener, Scott Corum, Jeff Clark, Henry Jones, Sonny Franklin, and Nathan Kiser. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Central Baptist Church of Ft. City, 5364 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918, or the charity of your choice . The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com.
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2016
Robert "Alex" Keener, Sr., age 93, of Fountain City, passed away 11:49 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016. Member of Central Baptist Church of Ft. City for 64 years and the Moulders Sunday School Class. Member of Bright Hope Lodge #557 F&AM and Kerbella Temple. He was an avid bridge player and played every Wednesday with a wonderful group of friends. Owner of Keener Lighting, Veteran of WWII serving in the U. S. Army.
Preceded in death by first wife of 40 years, Dorothy Carson Keener; and second wife, Betty Bailey Keener, of 30 years; parents, Frank E. and Lucile Doyle Keener; daughter, Gail Keener Taylor; 2 brothers and 4 sisters and their spouses. Survived by daughters, Jane Keener (Jerry) Grasmick, Ann Keener (John) Corum; son, Bob (Kathy) Keener, Jr.; grandchildren, Laura (Ernie) Bowles, Leigh Ann (Mike) Bolton, Scott (Deedee) Corum, Amanda (Jeff) Clark, Adam Keener, Jenna (Keith) Leckenby, Amy (Josh) Gillettee, Robin (Brent) Omastiak, Rebekah (Henry) Jones, and Rachel (Kyle) Vandegrift; great-grandchildren, Jason (Carly), Krista (Sonny), Katie (Nathan), Abbey, Hunter, Landon, Julia, Catie, Will, Darian, Daphne, Dylan, Kaiden and Sydney; great-great-grandchildren, Roxie, Aubree and Reagan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Woodlawn Cemetery, for an 11:00 a.m., graveside service, Rev. Ron Mouser officiating. Honorary pallbearers: Moulders Sunday School Class. Pallbearers: Adam Keener, Scott Corum, Jeff Clark, Henry Jones, Sonny Franklin, and Nathan Kiser. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Central Baptist Church of Ft. City, 5364 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918, or the charity of your choice . The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com.
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2016
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