1978 - 2022
1978 - 2022
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1978
2022
Gretna……….Charlie Thomas Keen, age 43 of Gretna, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at his residence.
Born September 14, 1978 in Lynchburg, he was a son of Harold “Eldridge” Keen and Glenda Atkins Keen of Gretna. He was predeceased by one brother, Lee Eldridge Keen; his paternal grandmother, Udora “Dora” Keen; and maternal grandparents, Gladys Rowles, and Wilbur and Bennie Mae Atkins. Charlie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Gretna Branch. He loved watching Westerns, riding four wheelers on the farm, going to the beach, country and bluegrass music, cars, ropes; and his family, especially his nephew, Adam and his niece, Holly.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandfather, Harold Bolden Keen; one sister, Jennifer Moore (Jeff); nephew, Adam Moore (Jordan), niece, Holly Moore (Casey), great-nephews, Grant Turner and Ryder Turner; special caregiver, Elaine Gowen; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and loving family members; and his dogs, Chico and Rocky.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. R.G. Rowland and Steve Barker. Burial will follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence. A time of prayer with family and friends will conclude the visitation at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
Laura Rowland
September 4, 2022
So sorry for your loss.Prayers for your family
Nancy & Henry Rowland
August 31, 2022
Deepest Sympathy, Love, & Prayers to all Family & Friends!! The loss of a Child is Heartbreaking!!You are in our Prayers!!❤
Connie Hall
August 30, 2022
Our deepest sympathies for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to all,
Tony Mayhew and Connie M. Hall
Cecile Barbour
August 29, 2022
CHARLIE U ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON YOUR FACE.
REST. IN. PEACE ❤
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
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Anita Dalton
August 29, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Annette Elliott
August 29, 2022
Eldridge, Glenda & Family-
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know no words can ease your pain during this difficult time. May your wonderful love and memories of Charlie provide you with strength in the days to come. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Edmonds
August 28, 2022
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Paula Walden
August 28, 2022
Remembering all in our thoughts & Prayers. Paula & Wayne Jr.
Shelby Pippin
August 28, 2022
He was a friend of my sister Christy Crouch
She wet to school with him. Prayers for all the family
Shelby T
August 28, 2022
He was a friend of my sister Christy Crouch, she knew him from school ,prayers for all the family
Carolyn Wood
August 28, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Mayhew
August 28, 2022
I'm so very sorry. My thoughts & prayers are with you all❤
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