Bobby Gene Keck

Bobby Gene Keck obituary, Greenbrier, TN

Bobby Gene Keck

Bobby Keck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Austin & Bell Funeral Home Springfield on Aug. 27, 2023.

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Bobby Gene Keck, age 83, of Cross Plains, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at NHC Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted at 12pm Tuesday, August 29th, in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield. A private family graveside service will take place in the Cross Plains U.M.C. Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11am until time of the service at 12pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Keck was born September 3, 1939 in Maynardville, TN to the late Luna "Looney" and Hattie Walker Keck. He was a Supervisor with the Highway Department for many years, and a member of Cross Plains United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Keck was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Covington Keck; stepson, Mark Traughber; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Diane Traughber Highsmith, and Charles Ed Highsmith; 6 brothers and 3 sisters.
He is survived by a stepson, John Raymond Traughber; 3 grandchildren, Lindsey Traughber, David Highsmith, and Daniel Highsmith; 4 great grandchildren, Anna Claire Highsmith, Liam Highsmith, Cooper Highsmith, and Harper Highsmith.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME-
509 WALNUT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, TN (615) 384-1000
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August 28, 2023

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August 28, 2023

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Susan Behrens

August 28, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful man and uncle. We will love you and miss you always.

Jacqueline Barrett

August 28, 2023

..He was a Great Man and liked to joke around a lot with the staff..He will be truly missed...Fly High Poppa...

Austin & Bell Funeral Home Springfield

August 27, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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