Sam-Keen-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Marion Nelson Funeral Home - Lake Wales

Sam Keen

Jul 16, 1941 - Aug 2, 2011

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May God bless you and all of your family in this time of grief.

Seems like so many years (and I guess it really has been) since we grew up together. God Speed, Sammy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

So many fond memories of high school. Bless family members who are left.

Having Sammy Keen "Uncle Sammy" in our lives hearts and memories is an honour. He is thought about in his life and his passing from Canada and Australia. He will be sorely missed. Our condolences and sympathy to all who loved him - his family and many friends. Nadine, Chris, Paul, Katie Novak and Chris Parish

My family and I send our most deepest condolences to the Keen family at this time. You will be missed so much Uncle Sammy and I treasure the many fond memories gained and experienced over the years.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God bless and be with you during this time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Obituary

Sam's Obituary

Sam "Sammy" Keen, Jr of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

He was born July 16, 1941 in Lake Wales to the late Samuel Merdic & Martha (Bowen) Keen, Sr.; he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a retired cattle rancher and a member of the Wayside Baptist Church. He was a private pilot, avid hunter, FSU fan and enjoyed traveling.

Survivors include his wife of 5 years, Carolyn Keen; sons, Steve (Jill) Keen of Lake Wales, Mark (Mary Anne) Keen of Marianna and Daniel Keen of Tampa; daughters, Shelley (Barrett) Nelson of Lake Wales, Angela (Duane) Anderson of Lake Wales and Tammy (Corky) Robarts of Lake Wales; brother, Dwight (Susan) Keen of Lake Wales; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with the family receiving friends at 10:00 am.

For those who wish, donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice (105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823).To view this tribute video, please click the link below:http://videos.lifetributes.com/237829To view the webcast of his service, please click link below:http://webcasts.lifetributes.co

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