Wash Keen

AXTON, Va. Wash Keen of 25 Keen Drive passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at the Hospice Center of Rockingham County after a lengthy illness. Wash was born on December 8, 1925 to the late Edgar "Edd" Keen Sr. and Nannie Josephine Terry Keen. He was married for 52+ years to the love of his life, Helen Watkins Keen, who preceded him in death. Wash attended the one room school in the Sandy Level community. He loved working the land. He farmed several years and raised a garden for as long as he was able. Wash worked for several local industries and retired from the DuPont Co. He also served briefly in the U.S. Army during World War II. Wash was a faithful God-fearing man. He was a no nonsense hard working man who loved the Lord and his family. Wash joined the Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor J.E. Harris. He faithfully served the Lord through his church until his health began to decline. He could be found regularly reading his Bible and studying his Sunday school lesson. He served as an Usher, Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Chairman of Deacons and member of the Men's Chorus to name a few. Wash is survived by his sons, Vernon Wash Keen (Sylvia) of Chesterfield, Va., Maynard Andrew Keen (Sandra) of Greensboro, N.C., Rexford Maurice Keen of Martinsville, Va., William Beverly Keen (Jacqueline), and Danny Stewart Keen (Lena), both of Danville, Va., and Henry Dillard (Sherideen) of Eden, N.C. Also surviving are two brothers, Silas Keen (Mae) and King Keen (Rosetta); three sisters in law, Memphis Keen, Florence Amos, and Dorothy Martin (George); five brothers in law, William H Watkins (Leadell), Windle Watkins (Dinah), Virgil Watkins, Charlie Redd Jr., and Jimmy Carter; also 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews . There will be a viewing for Mr Keen on Sunday, November 19, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Moral Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Axton Va. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 20, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the church.