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Just found out rest in peace Jesse
Jennifer
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Jesse Moses Keene, Jr.
1929 - 2015
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 04, 2015
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Remembered By
Helen Blount
October 04, 2015 | Jacksonville, FL
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So sorry for your loss. Jesse will be missed. Our 3 girls(grown now) & my wife enjoyed his dancing way before Chippendale/male dancing was 'cool' in each of the Shrine parades. LOL I knew him in the early days of the Shrine Club as a good man. We were in the parades as he 'wiggled his butt'(as my girls called it) I beat the drums in the Shrine Dixieland Jazz Band. Those were the good ole days. Thinking of you in our prayers.
Johnnie King & Family
John King
October 02, 2015 | Neptune Beach, FL
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Doni, I never knew that it was your Dad that we all looked forward to seeing anytime there was a parade with the Shriners. He was always the highlight of any parade. Prayers for peace for you and your family.
Dorothy Parker Morris
September 29, 2015
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We are so sorry to hear the loss of such a wonderful man... He was always so kind and funny... Jeannie, you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers... With our Deepest Sympathy Cheryl & Jim
Cheryl Myers
September 28, 2015 | Gainesville, FL
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I am very sorry for the family's loss of a great man. Jessie hired me when I was a 18 year old snot nose punk during the building of the temple. He asked me if I new anything about electricity and I said I know that it hurts to get shocked. He laughed and said to get a shovel and cover up a ditch. He taught me many good and bad habits but I never forgot his teachings. Thanks to him, I went on to become a Power House Electrical Technician for 30 years. I will always remember his smiling face...
Robert Jenkins
September 28, 2015 | Jacksonville, FL
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Dear Doni,Brenda, Christin & Kim,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. From what I've heard about Mr. Keene he was an amazing man. I pray Gods arms are wrapped around each of you during this very difficult time. We love you all. Xoxo
Linda Vernon
September 28, 2015 | Sarasota, FL
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Our deepest sympathy to the Keene family and to his sister, Geneva Wingo.
Terry Martin
September 28, 2015 | Jacksonville, FL
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Obituary
Jesse's Obituary
Funeral services for Jesse Moses Keene Jr., 86, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday September 29, 2015 in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd., South with Dr. John W. Montgomery officiating. The burial will follow in Newberry Municipal Cemetery, Newberry Florida at 3:00 PM. Born August 20, 1929 in Newberry, Florida to Jesse and Essie Keene, Mr. Keene died Thursday September 24, 2015 in Jacksonville. He was predeceased by his H.S. sweetheart of 51 years Mary Cameron Keene. He was a graduate of Robert E Lee High School class of 1949. He attended Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He was a retired owner/operator of Jesse M. Keene Electric Company. He was an active Mason and member of the Riverside Lodge F&AM, Scottish and York Rite, Morocco Temple of the Shrine, Royal Order of the Jesters, and a past Illustrious Potentate. Mr. Keene was Drum Major of the Oriental Band for 56 years, performing in parades in almost every major city. He also had the pleasure of leading the band in the annual Jacksonville Beaches Opening Parade for many years. Survivors include his daughter, Jeannie Marie Keene, of Ashville North Carolina, his son Donald George Keene & his wife Brenda Kaye Keene of Clermont, FL, two sisters Geneva Wingo of Jacksonville, FL and Madge Casey of Gulf Hammock FL, two grand daughters; Kimberly Michelle Keene and Christin Lynn Keene. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Crippled Children?s Burn Center, c/o the Morocco Temple of the Shrine 3800 St Johns Bluff Road South, Jacksonville, FL 32216.Condolences may be left at hewellfuneralhomes.com
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