Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
James "Jim" T. Keene
James "Jim" T. Keene
Obituary
Guest Book
James "Jim" T. Keene Obituary
Jim was born on April 3, 1951 to Emitt D. Keene, Sr. and Millie H. Keene in Fort Knox, Kentucky and passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Jim was a resident of Pineville, Missouri. He was a graduate of Northwood High School. He was self-employed in the trucking industry. He loved motorcycles and going fast. He also loved family gatherings, traveling and his dogs.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Emitt and Millie Keene; brother, Don Keene; and sister, Patricia Cook. Left to cherish his memory are his three children, Tracey Morris (Shad), Jimmy Keene (Lily), Crystal Bennett (Paul); 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Honoring Jim as pallbearers will be Danny Morris, Ty Keene, Mason Keene, Carter Keene, Tucker Weems, and Tanner Weems.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with James "Jim" T.
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for James "Jim" T. Keene
Tell your own story about James "Jim" T.
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in James "Jim" T. Keene's name
How to support James "Jim" T.'s loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor James "Jim" T. Keene's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more