Earl Keene, age 87, of Ridgewood Avenue, Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
Memorial services are scheduled for Monday, February 22, 2010 at 1:00 pm in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, Gainesville. Dr. Matt McGowan and Reverend Paul Evans will officiate. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the memorial service.
Mr. Keene was born in Drew, Mississippi and had lived in Hall County for 30 years. Earl served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was retired as a salesman from the Christmas Club Corporation. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church for many years. Mr. Keene is preceded in death by his wife, Anne M. Keene.
Mr. Keene is survived by his daughter, Kristy; sons, Mark and Kirk; grandchildren, Terri, Jennifer, Edward, Christopher, and William, and 5 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, c/o Ministry of Caring, 800 South Enota Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501
Memorial Park Funeral Home North-Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at
www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
