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Billie Nelson Keen

Billie Keen Obituary

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, Billie N. Keen, Sr. Dad passed away peacefully under the loving care of his son and daughter-in-love, Clinton and Heather Keen in their home in Waverly, Kentucky, on August 26, 2023. Billie is preceded in death by his loving wife and partner in Ministry, Sherry A. Keen, his parents Nelson and Bonnie Keen, and granddaughter Brittney Keen. Billie leaves to cherish his loving memory his children Katrina & Billy Robey, Billie & Kim Keen, Jr., and Clinton & Heather Keen; grandchildren Keli & Ricky Noll, Mitchell & Brittany Robey, Marshall & Chris Robey, Coleman, Allison & Hannah Keen; great grandchildren, Grayson, Madelyn, Hailey & Kensly Noll, Lizzie & soon to be Jackson Robey; and sisters Jeannie Ball & Christy Ellis. Celebration of life services will be held at Discover Church at 3232 South Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23322 on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 1:00 PM. In lieu of sending flowers, the family invites you to donate in his honor to North American Mission Board (www.namb.net).

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 30, 2023.

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Joe & Loretta McCarty

September 5, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss of your loved one. We have precious memories of Bill who we went to Westwood Hill Church with him & family

Tenah Trull Johnson

September 3, 2023

We were friends and family for so many years . Billie and Sherry shared so much of our life . They were our family I now live in NC
I would like to hear from Trina, Heather , Jeannie but do not have addresses . I remember so many blessings! Love to all.. Tenah Trull Johnson

Joanne barry

September 1, 2023

BK I´m so sorry to hear about your dad,please know you and your family are in my prayers

JEANNIE (sister)

August 30, 2023

My brother, I miss you terribly. You will never be forgotten and memories will always be with me.

Doug Elliott

August 30, 2023

So sorry for your loss, he was a great man and I owe so much to him for the life I enjoy and I will miss him dearly.

Judi McArthur

August 30, 2023

I am saddened to hear of Billie's passing but rejoice in knowing he is at home with Jesus. I have many nice memories of both him and Sherry at Westwood Hill Baptist. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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