Brady P. McKeown, 29, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away April 24, 2024, as the result of an epileptic seizure.
Private memorial services will be held at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. In lieu of flowers, plant a tree. Memorials may be made to Living Lands & Waters, which would make Brady really happy.
Brady was born on October 31, 1994, in Moline, the son of Kevin and Colleen (Vangoethem) McKeown. He graduated from Alleman High School and received his BA degrees in Crop and Soil Science and Agribusiness from Illinois State University. Brady was employed in the operations supply chain at Vishay Precision Group. He loved both saltwater and freshwater fishing with his grandfather, Gary. He also liked to spend his time working out and practicing martial arts.
Survivors include his parents, Kevin & Colleen; brothers, Aaron (Stephanie) McKeown, Nicolas McKeown; sister, Brooke McKeown; paternal grandparents Bob McKeown and Susan McKeown; maternal grandmother, Mary Ellen Vangoethem; aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gary and his dogs, Charlie and Nigel.
Memories may be shared at esterdahl.com.
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