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William Keesee Obituary

KEESEE, WILLIAM (BILL) E. - age 73 of Powell, Tenn., born July 6, 1933, passed away Thursday afternoon July 20, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Janet Keesee of Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Richard Cureton of Powell; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Debby Keesee of North Carolina; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Steve Heninger of Virginia; grandchildren, Todd Cureton, David Wilson, Mark Wilson, and Kimberly (Kyle) Smith; great-grandchild, Dean Smith; brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive friends at Stevens Mortuary on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by funeral services at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Mark McGill officiating. Family and friends will meet at 3:15 p.m. Sunday at Lynch-Bethel Cemetery, West Emory Road, Karns, Tennessee, for a 3:30 p.m. graveside service and interment. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville 37919. Serving the family, Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Avenue at N. Broadway. Mr. Keesee's guest book is also available at www.stevensmortuaryinc.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2006.

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Lester , Theresa & Bobby Speeks

December 31, 2006

Shirley and family, I'm sorry I did not know about Bill until today. We moved about the last time I saw Bill (Oct 2005) My prayers go out to you all

Ted & Alanaha Keesee

July 25, 2006

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

James (Jim) Keesee

July 25, 2006

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

Tamela Bishop

July 25, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Robert/Sue/Robby Breeden

July 24, 2006

With loving memories of a cherished friend and co-worker. Our hearts are with the family. God Bless!

THE STAFF AT PREMIER SURGICAL

July 24, 2006

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

Tammie McFadden

July 24, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I love you all...

Susie Miller

July 23, 2006

My fondest memories of Uncle Billy were at Christmas. All the kids would be waiting with anticipation for Santa. Billy would go downstairs & don the outfit & sneak up the side stairs booming HOHOHO. The kids would run screaming to get inside to sit on his lap. Also many fond memories of family picnics at Backbone Rock & Easter Sundays at Mamaw & papws house. My heart goes out to Billy, Jack & Jane and their famlies & also to Robert,Richard, Dot & Evelyn. I know your pain & love you all very much.

Freida Woods

July 23, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We spent a lot of time at his parent's house. They were special people to us. We will be keeping you in our prayers. Earl and Freida (Chapman) Woods and family.

Patrica Berry

July 23, 2006

I love you, and Billy was my uncle and friend, I will miss him and my heart goes to the family.

love,

Patty & Kirby Berry

The Staff of Stevens Mortuary

July 23, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Jimmy Hicks

July 22, 2006

I was so sorry to learn of your loss. Billy and his family was always a part of mine. Please accept my heart felt condolences.

Wayne and Patsy Beeler

July 22, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

edna chapman krtausch

July 22, 2006

Dearest Shirley and family Iwas so sorry to hear about Billy even tho we didnt see each other much you know we love you got video of one of our parties at scooters you all are in it love edna krtausch

Patsy Mink

July 22, 2006

We are so sorry about Billy, We loved him so much. When we were small kid's we looked foward to

Aunt Bell an Uncle Bill coming to our house on sunday afternoon.we would all play together. The Chapman girls an boys

Shirley (Chapman) Shepherd

July 22, 2006

Shirley,was so sorry to hear about Billy.Our Billy was just talking about him last week.I was to get your phone # and call him.He was such a fun person.We sure had some good times in N.J.Will be missed by all.My Jerry passed away last year,soI know what you are in for.Our prayers are with you.

Love the other Shirley in Fl.

July 22, 2006

offering our condolences the staff of 2nd-central st,marys hospital

Richard Luttrell

July 22, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Shirley Roberts-Stevens

July 21, 2006

I am so sorry and send my deepest sympathy to my Uncle Bill's family. I spoke to him briefly while caring for my mom, Dorothea, in Ohio last week. The flowers he and Evelyn sent mom were simply beautiful, I regret that we cannot pay our respect to my Uncle and family as well at this time.

Deborah Berry

July 21, 2006

I am sorry to hear about Billy, you all are in my prayers and thoughts. Dot, sends her love and we love you all

The Berry family And Dorthea Roberts

George Roberts

July 21, 2006

it was only a week ago we huged hello and had a few moments to reflect on the past at grandpaws house we sed good by and it hurt so bad ,wish i could of been around moore. love and prayers to all my family. George.R

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