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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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Susan Behrens
August 28, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful man and uncle. We will love you and miss you always.
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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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