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John Leonard KEELING Jr.

1928 - 2017

John Leonard KEELING Jr. obituary, 1928-2017, Decatur, GA

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1928

DIED

2017

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John KEELING Obituary

KEELING, Jr., John Leonard John Leonard Keeling, Jr, age 88, of Decatur, GA passed away on January 11, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Edith H Keeling; son, John Michael Keeling and his wife Cathy; daughter, Suzanne Stripling and her husband Kelvin; grandchildren, Jonathan Stripling, Beth Lamb, Jennifer Hewatt, Jessica Mixon, and Krysten Keeling; 7 great grandchildren and one great grandson to arrive soon. Mr. Keeling was born on February 2, 1928 in Chattahoochee, GA. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the Smyrna Presbyterian Church. Mr. Keeling enjoyed gardening and feeding his birds. He retired from ATT after 42 years. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, from 10 am to 12 pm at Horis A. Ward Fairview. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 15, 2017.

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January 18, 2017

What a wonderful life he had. I pray for comfort and peace for family and friends.
May God bless you at this time of sorrow.

Love, Donna, Savannah and Ethan Upton

Robert Barfield

January 17, 2017

I remember fondly of working with Leonard at Southern Bell. I was honored to have a small part in his and Edith's wedding. I am sorry we have not kept in touch all these years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May you always remember the good things he did.
Robert (Bobby) and Sally Barfield

Charles A

January 16, 2017

I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one John. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Horis A. Ward - Fairview Chapel & Fairview Memorial Gardens

376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281

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17

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Horis A. Ward - Fairview Chapel & Fairview Memorial Gardens

376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281

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17

Interment

Fairview Memorial Gardens

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376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281

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