Tracey Keener

FRANKLIN - Tracey Keener, 74, of Sparta, formerly of Franklin, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, following an extended illness.
Tracey was born in Rabun County and lived most of his life in the South Macon community. He was a faithful member of Coweeta Baptist Church where he served in many capacities including church trustee. Having spent most of his life as a building contractor, Tracey was instrumental in the new church building at Coweeta.
A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed fly-fishing and hunting in addition to tinkering on tractors and classic cars.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Earl Keener, and brother, Phillip Keener.
Tracey is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen Keener; mother, Margaret "Bea" Keener; sons, Jeff Keener, Darren (Jennifer) Keener and Brandon (Monica) Keener; grandchildren, Danielle Keener, Zane Keener, Layla Keener, Mazie Keener, Nolie Keener, Zeb Keener, Jax Keener and Madison Keener; and great-grandson, Oliver Wilson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12 at Coweeta Baptist Church. Reverends Keith Ashe and Davis Hooper officiated. Interment followed in Rush Cemetery.
Honored to serve as pallbearers were Drew Sheppard and Cason Sheppard, in addition to the deacons of Coweeta Baptist Church who served as active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Coweeta Baptist Church Building Fund.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.