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Nicholas KEENE Obituary
A beloved husband and father survived by his wife of 46 years, Jane Keene; two daughters, Wendy Hahne and Laura Keene; and five grandchildren; one sister, Kathy Morse; and his brother, Bayard Keene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvil and Bernice Keene.
Nicholas graduated Garden Creek High School in Oakwood, Va., and attended the University of Maryland. Nicholas Keene was a very accomplished builder who won many awards for his designs in residential and commercial building. He retired from his business in northern Virginia and moved to Lanexa where he continued to work in the building industry and was a member of the National Builders Association.
Nicholas was a trusted member of his community and was always there when friends and neighbors called on him. He was a man of immense character and integrity and will be truly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Chapel. Interment will be at Boyd Ridge Cemetery in Honaker, Va., at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010.
In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to the Renal Cell Cancer c/o Kidney Cancer Association P.O. Box 3516 Oak Brook, IL 60522.
Online condolences maybe registered at www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Phyllis Breeding, Statzer
April 27, 2010
Sorry to hear about Nicky. We didn't know that he was sick and hadn't heard from you all in such a long time. Hope you all are doing well and that God will bless you with peace and comfort during this very hard time in your lives. Take care and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Phyllis, Dean, and Junior Breeding
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