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Clay Keeney Obituary
San Angelo
Clay John Keeney, 95, of San Angelo, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 in San Angelo. He was born to the late Oscar and Maud Word Keeney on Nov. 30, 1920 in Menard County, Texas. Clay married Ethel Wilson on January 23, 1942. He was a member of Johnson Street Church of Christ. Clay retired after over 40 years of civil service with Goodfellow AFB. He was a member of the International Lion's Club. He enjoyed traveling and camping as well as spending time at his lake house in Colorado City. He could fix just about anything. He will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Survivors include his sons, Don Keeney and his wife, Betty, and Kenneth Keeney and his wife, Linda; four grandchildren, Jennifer Hoelscher, Jayland Keeney, Kris Keeney and Keith Keeney; six great-grandchildren, Kanton, Katie, Cole, Carter, Cami and Case; sister, Dorothy Henry and her husband, Travis; brother, Sam Keeney and his wife, Mary Lee; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 in the Eldorado Cemetery. Dr. Tommy King will officiate. Those unable to attend services may stop by the funeral home to sign the guestbook on Tuesday. Family and friends may also sign the guestbook online at johnsons-funeralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo.
If a man keeps my sayings, he shall never see death.
Walk while you have the light.
Sunrise is a glorious birth.
Consume everything; waste nothing.
Clay Boy...Beloved husband...Devoted father
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for Clay Keeney
Mary Hardisty
January 20, 2016
We had some good times dancin, and he gave me a wonderful little dog My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aubrey and Paula Kennemer
January 20, 2016
So sorry to see Mr. Kenney's passing. We enjoyed being neighbors with him. Know you are going to miss him, but got to believe he is dancing somewhere.
Wayne Williams
January 19, 2016
I was fortunate to have known Clay for a number of years. He was one fine individual. The Good Lord got a good one when he took Clay.
David Ensminger
January 19, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Clay was a great man and was always kind and fun to be around. The many things he made for Kenneth and me will long be remembered. The telephones, boat motors, go carts or just the many times he fixed something for us will never be forgotten. He was always kind and willing to carry on a conversation. He will be missed. You had a great dad and we had a great neighbor and friend.
Dale Brancel
January 19, 2016
Dear Don And Ken, So sorry for your loss. Clay was one of the smartest men I have ever known. If it was electrical or mechanical, he could figure it out and make it work. Loved the man dearly. I guess he and your Mom are all together now playing cards with my Mom and Dad. What a friendship they had. Dale
January 19, 2016
Don, I am sorry to read about your father's death. I know we talked about his failing health and my father's as well in December at Kim's show. I'm sorry that I won't be able to make the service on Wednesday. Hope to see you soon. Gary
Diane Ploussard
January 19, 2016
Dear Don and Betty,
I was sorry to see the news of Don's dad's passing, but I'm sure you are grateful for him having had such a long and successful life. He had a large family to love him, and some amazing abilities. My thoughts are with you both, and I'm wishing you the best.
Diane Ploussard
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