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Chris KEEN Obituary

KEEN II, Chris A.Age 46 of Hendersonville, passed away on April 17, 2011 in a boating accident. Mr. Keen was born January 14, 1965 in Scottsville, KY to Christopher Anthony Keen and Linda Simmons Keen. He was a graduate of Allen County High School in Scottsville, KY and Furman University in Greenville, SC, where he was a member of the basketball team and Sigma Nu fraternity. He worked as a corporate administrator for Dialysis Clinic, Inc. and served as a Director for Allen County Farmers Service. He served as a deacon at the Hendersonville Church of Christ, where he also taught in Sunday school. An avid golfer, he served on the committee for the AGAPE Kid's Classic Charity Golf Tournament. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a passionate supporter of Hendersonville High School golf and hockey teams and Jr. Predators hockey. Chris was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Kenneth Birge; grandparents, Raymond and McDonia Simmons, and Eugene and Clyde Keen. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Birge Keen; children, Whitney Ann and Tucker Birge Keen; father, Chris Keen; mother, Linda Simmons Keen; mother-in-law, Nina Birge; brothers-in-law, Tim (Stacy) Birge and Donnie (Michelle) Birge; and his best friend, Ben Williams. A Life Celebration service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Hendersonville Church of Christ, with Pastor Brian Sheppard officiating. Entombment will follow in the Hendersonville Memory Gardens with friends serving as Pallbearers. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Hendersonville Funeral Home, and from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Monday at the church. In honor of Chris' dedication and compassion to a number of charities, memorial contributions may be made to the AGAPE Kid's Classic at 4555 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37204; Relay For Life (Online donation can be made at relayforlife.org/hendersonville); or to the Cuban Missions at the Hendersonville Church of Christ at PO Box 176, Hendersonville, TN 37075. HENDERSONVILLE FUNERAL HOME, (615) 824-3855. "A Life Celebration Home"

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Published by The Tennessean on Apr. 30, 2011.

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Darlene Cartmell

May 4, 2011

My condolences to the Keen family. I remember Chris always having a nice smile along with a compliment each time I saw him at Church. He was a true brother in Christ. I am praying that the family will find comfort and understanding during this difficult time.

May 3, 2011

Mr Chris was a one of kind. He never failed to bring a smile to my face or to say exactly the right thing. Always encouraging, always righteous, and always caring. There's a thousand things I could say about him, and not a single one of them are bad. He made a huge influence on my life, always caring about what I was involved in and where I was with God. I can not thank him enough. Vicki, Whitney, and Tucker, my thoughts are with you all constantly. Love you!

Renee Bragg-DCI

May 3, 2011

I feel very honored to have known Chris. He was a constant friend and inspiration to me. He made me laugh and he never forgot to say "I appreciate you". I miss him and I will think of his family frequently.

Lisa Clark Hagenbuch

May 3, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Kay Mueller

May 3, 2011

My thoughts, prayers, and condolences to the entire Keen family. Regrettably, I did not personally know Chris A. or his immediate family. I am a distant friend of Sonny & Teresa via Dr. Larry & Judy Maynard, Jack & Etta Jane Adams, Larry & Faye Garrett, Jesse (Woodson) and Janet White, and Gene & Lucy Conyer and many others from both the greater Nashville area, as well as Okeechobie, FL. Albeit, my heart goes out to your family and friends in this time of tragic loss. May you all be comforted by God's grace and the love of family and friends. Sincerely,

Bonita Gilmore

May 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family daily.

May 2, 2011

I remember Chris as being so full of life. My heart is saddened to learn of his passing. My love and prayers to his family.
-Bonnie Reinhart, Nashville, TN
Former DCI Corporate Colleague.

LINDA CHERRY

May 2, 2011

OUR CONDOLANCES TO THE FAMILY. HIS MOTHER LINDA ESPECIALLY. LINDA WE ARE SORRY WE COULD NOT BE THERE FOR YOU, BUT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS..FROM:
J.R.CHERRY, GENEVA SULLIVAN CHERRY, CHARLIE CHERRY, GARY CHERRY & RUBY CHERRY & FAMILY.

Connie Sue Buchanon Woodard

May 2, 2011

I remember growing up with Chris A. he will be greatly missed by everyone . May God bless Vicky, Chris and Linda and his kids ,
My prayers go out to you all
love you all,
Connie Buchanon Woodard .

Marc , Gina, Hannah and Elijah Palmer

May 1, 2011

Words can't describe how much Chris will be missed. Chris was a wanderful neighbor and friend, a blessing to all who knew him. He will allways remain in our hearts and memories. We love you Vickie, Whitney, Tucker, Poppy, Ms. Linda and Ms. Nina.

David Driskill

May 1, 2011

We remember Chris fondly from our days at Furman, and will be praying for the family daily. David S. Driskill (KX36) and Cindy (Cash) Driskill

Alan & Barbara Clark

April 30, 2011

Our love and our sympathy to Vickie, Tucker and Whitney. Your family has always made Ballentrae and our community a better place to live. Please let us be there for you when you need us.
Alan, Barbara, Stevi, Megan, Jonathan, Kate, and Jacob Clark

Kim, Larry & Kelsey Harrell

April 30, 2011

We miss our friend and will forever keep him in our hearts.
We love you, Vickie, Whitney, Tucker, Linda, Poppy.

Laura Ogles Rhea

April 30, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Chris A. was a special person and the world was a better place because he was in it. I feel blessed to have been a part of his life.

Doris Pruitt

April 30, 2011

Sonny, Linda, and Family,
Our hearts were broken when we heard the news of Chris A's
accident. We pray that the special memories of him will bring you peace and comfort through God in the days to come.

Family Friends Forever,
Doris Pruitt, Ophelia and Kenneth Forshee, Gary and Sandra Smith

Linda Kuder

April 30, 2011

Sending my love to the entire Keen Family. All though I can not take your grief away, know I am here to love and listen. Chris will always be loved, cherish and remember!!

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