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Michael Keene Obituary

Michael R. Keene, age 69, of Georgetown passed away Wednesday, July 22nd at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Phyllis, Kentucky to the late Malcom Keene and Ellen Ward Keene. He was a faithful servant of God for 50 years and was a member of Scott County Church of Christ. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, James Keene; two nephews, Brandon Mastin and Travis Hall and his brother in law, Buddy Hall. Michael is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda J. Keene; two daughters, Karly (Craig) Justice and Kelly (Jeff) Justice; four granddaughters, Brooke Justice, Kari (Christian) Chasteen, Breona (Brandon) Williams and Skylar Justice; five great-grandchildren, Arabelle Williams, Mila Hicks, Nolan Williams, Caleb Redden and Cade Michael Chasteen; many special nieces and nephews and his beloved church family. Active pallbearers will be the Elders and Deacons of Scott County Church of Christ. Honorary pallbearers are Craig Justice, Jeff Justice, Christian Chasteen, Brandon Williams, Jonathan Redden, Bobby Justice, Nathan Mastin and Larry Woodall. A funeral service will be conducted at Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 24th. Visitation will be held at Tucker, Yocum and Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday, July 23rd from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Burial will be held at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery. Fond memories and words of condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tuckeryocumwilson.com Due to Governor Beshear's mandate, 50% occupancy of the funeral home will be in practice and face coverings and proper social distancing are required for all who attend. We, at Tucker, Yocum, & Wilson Funeral Home would like to thank the family for understanding during this time of change and for allowing us to care for their loved one.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jul. 23, 2020.

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