Charles "Red" Edward Keene's Obituary
CHARLES “RED” EDWARD KEENE, 84, of Clear Brook, Virginia since 2001 died on Monday January 16, 2012 in Winchester, VA. Mr. Keene was born September 28th 1927 in Washington, DC to the late Joseph and Merle McKay Keene. His beloved wife of 42 years, Janet Juanita Fike Keene and two children: George Keene and Joan Hockman predeceased him. After serving his country in the U.S. Navy he settled in Ashburn, VA for many years raising his family and volunteering with the Ashburn Vol. Fire Department. Mr. Keene was a hard working father and a member of the Rodman’s Local Union 201, Washington DC. He loved collecting guns and spending time at the local American Legion in Winchester.
He is survived by his beloved seven children: Neal Keene of Winchester, Debra Lewis of Manassas, VA, Michael Keene of Front Royal, VA, Linda Williams of Bokeelia, FL, Joyce Thompson of Jeffersonton, VA, Francis Keene of Sterling, VA, Lori Dillman of Charles Town, WV; a sister: Catherine “Minnie” Randall of Front Royal, VA; 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Friends may call at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Cr. SE in Leesburg on Friday, January 20th 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Services will follow at the funeral home on Saturday January 21st at 11:00am. Interment will be in Union Cemetery Leesburg, VA.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 21, 1730 Berryville Pike, Winchester, VA 22603.
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