Charles McKeon

March 5, 1958 - October 31, 2023

Kansas City, Missouri - In Loving Memory of Charles Michael McKeon "Pisces"

Chuck was a man of many talents, with an incomparable sense of humor, and a larger-than-life personality. He passed away on October 31, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father Charles "Big Chuck" McKeon. He is survived by his mother Maxine McKeon, his sisters Glenda, Paula, and Kelly, his children Megan, Matthew, Erin, Sophia, and his beloved nieces and nephews.

Born and raised in Riverside, MO, Chuck attended St. Pius X before continuing his undergraduate studies at Rockhurst University and continuing on to University of Missouri-Kansas City for law school. He began his legal career at the prosecutor's office in Jackson County before moving into private practice, where he remained for over 35 years. Chuck also had a second career as a "professional gambler" and could often be found playing video poker and sports wagering at casinos around the city.

Rugby was the great passion of Chuck's life. He played and coached rugby with the Kansas City Blues and Jr. Blues for the entirety of his adult life. It was unequivocally his favorite way to spend time and where he had his life's most cherished moments. Rugby afforded him the opportunity to travel and make life-long friendships all over the world.

Whether he'd known you for forty years or forty minutes, Chuck was guaranteed to make every moment spent with him unforgettable. He was a notorious prankster and one of the funniest individuals you could ever meet. He was always, without a doubt, the life of the party.

Chuck's Celebration of life will take place on Sunday November 5, 2023 at The Brooksider from 6pm - 9pm. Donations to the family can be made on our GoFundMe page: The Fight is Over - Charles Michael McKeon Pisces.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 3, 2023.

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Mickell Hopkins

November 1, 2024

A client of his I was. Just found out 11/1/2024. Rest Up Chuck
My Sincere Condolences. Family Friends Office Workers.

Marie Pesrl Djell

November 20, 2023

Chuck may you rest in peace.

Julie Horton

November 9, 2023

I am devastated to see this news. He was first my attorney and the I feel like we became friends .
I will share the time I referred my sister to him because her family dog needed a lawyer!!!!!
YES!!!! Cass CO. He defended"
He defended" YODAS " rights and the tickets and fines went away !!!!! Thank you Chuck !!
Rest In Peace .........
Julie Horton

Luci Messina

November 9, 2023

Chuck was one of a kind. He always had a unique walk and always was the life of the party. He will truly be missed. So sorry to the McKeon family for your loss.

Laura Dold

November 7, 2023

Chuck would come strolling into the courtroom like a tall, old-school, Marlboro Man. And if he sat down to negotiate a case with me (I´m a prosecutor), he´d get the legal stuff out of the way quickly, so he could tell me a story about the "good old days" or share a bit of gossip. I knew him for almost twenty years, but only saw him in the courthouse. One time I ran into him at my neighbor´s party and he had on a sweatshirt and shorts. I couldn´t believe it! I didn´t know he owned anything other than suits and ties. Although Chuck didn´t like braggarts, he´d get mighty proud telling stories about his kids. Sending my deepest condolences to the family.

Carol O'Maley-Price

November 6, 2023

So sad to hear of this. I've known Chuck for 50 years through high school, then at the Jackson County Courthouse when he was a prosecutor, and years while he was in private practice.

Patrick Imperiale

November 5, 2023

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

Leslie Greene

November 5, 2023

I remember chit chatting with lawyers, including Chuck, waiting for a municipal court to commence years ago. Several were talking about the unknowable road ahead for their children who were entering their freshman year of college. Chuck got a very gentle and thoughtful look on his face and commented that his son was entering kindergarten, making him a "freshman in life" then he smiled. I have to think was musing to himself about the many obstacles a parent will see his child encounter and deal with as the years pass. The sweetness of that comment has always stayed with me all these years. Rest in peace, Chuck. We will miss you.

Corinne Corley

November 3, 2023

Chuck McKeon always had a ready smile and a friendly word. Such a tragic loss.

Cara

November 2, 2023

So much will we miss Chuck; his humor and his realness. A very quality individual. Rest well Chuck...
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Steve Morrow

November 2, 2023

I moved to KC for work from Australia in Feb 1984 with my new bride Bronny.
I hooked up with the KC Blues Rugby and played a season where we met Chuck. We hung out with Chuck and Paula for 2 years before returning to Australia. What a great time we had - so much fun to be with.
We stayed in touch and returned to KC to visit on many occasions
My son Charlie spent 9 mths in KC playing for the Blues in 2009 and Chuck always looked out for him.
In Feb 2020 I visited again and stayed with Chuck - he picked me up and dropped me back at the airport and provided me with a car to get around in.
Even took me to a country town court house to watch him in action defending a client. We were the best of mates - will miss you Chuck
To Mega, Matt Erin and Sophia - so sorry for your loss - he was so proud of you
with great Sadness - Steve Morrow

Keith Engle

November 2, 2023

Chuck always had a way to make me laugh to the point of my sides hurting. Loved playing with him. I will miss him a lot.

Becky Magruder

November 2, 2023

Megan, Matt, and Erin, my prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you as are Bill's. So glad you have your dear mother Paula there for you as she always has been and always will be. And well said and so true, your dad was the life of every party and even every law school class I was in with him. His Irish wit and humor was like no other!

Tommy Fagan

November 2, 2023

So sad to know I won´t see him again. What a great guy to have been friends with for over forty years. Always smiling, always kind, his passing leaves a hole in so many hearts. And, (as he would say...) he owed me 20 dollars!...God Bless Chuck McKeon.

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