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Frederick Pasco Keene, Sr.
Frederick Pasco Keene, Sr.
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Frederick Keene, Sr. Obituary
Fred P. Keene Sr., 100, went home to be with the Lord and join his beloved wife, Leonora, on July 21,2025.
During their 66 years of marriage they had four children: sons, Fred P. Keene Jr. (Vanessa), William G. “Jerry” Keene, and Gary E. Keene (Betty); daughter, Alicia K. Alder (Stan).
Fred and Leonora were also blessed with eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
A committal service for Frederick will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Heart Association.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Keene family.
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