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1921
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2011
Jesse Keesling Obituary
Jesse is preceded by his son Jeffrey C. Keelsing; brother Joe Keesling; and sister, Norma Jean Keesling. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sonja M. Keesling; sons, Jesse C. Keesling Jr. of Arizona and Jason C. Keesling of Homosassa; daughters, Cynthia Carpenter and Suzanne Wonnacott, both of Michigan; brother, Paul Keesling of California; sister, Virginia Jordan of Kentucky; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held 11:30 a.m. on Wed. February 16, 2011, at Florida National Cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Wilder Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made, in Jesse's honor, to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34465. Condolences may be offered at www.wilderfuneral.com.
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Staff of Wilder Funeral Home
February 15, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
February 10, 2011
Condolences from friends in Green Valley
Remember the good times.
Sherry and Tim Garcia
February 10, 2011
Condolences from friends in Green Valley
February 10, 2011
Thank you for sharing this obituary on line. Darlene and I wish to express our sympathy to the family. Love, Arnold and Darlene Bracy
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