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NEIL FRANCIS McKEOWN (Age 69)
Died at his home in Duck, NC, on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Born December 5, 1945, in Natick, MA he was the oldest son of Cornelius and Edith and brother to Greg and Steve McKeown. He graduated from Saint Anselm College and attended the University of New Hampshire on a full scholarship before settling in Alexandria, VA. He worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for over thirty years. Neil was a selfless, giving, humble, generous, husband, father, brother, son, and friend. He loved the Red Sox, Patriots, golfing, and fishing. Survivors include his loving wife, Carol, and his two sons, Brian and Kevin. Services will be held at on 2 p.m., Thursday, July 30, at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 301 W Kitty Hawk Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. Burial will be held in private. Relatives and friends are welcome at the service and the reception immediately following it at 125 Trinitie Drive Duck, NC 27949, from 3 to 5 p.m.
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Neil in Saudi Arabia-1999
Terry Coyne
August 3, 2015
Carol and family,
I had the privilege of working with or for Neil for many years while at the CIA. He exerted a strong influence on me and my colleagues. His legacy at the agency will carry on thru the example he set for all of us. He was one of the hardest working and most sincere managers I ever knew, and was always generous with his time and insights. We will all miss him greatly.
Sincerely,
Terry Coyne
Pamella & Michael Hanlon
July 31, 2015
Carol, Brian & Kevin, Michael and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to your whole family at this very difficult time. We have been friends since 1973 and I feel like I've also lost a member of my family. Just know that Mike and I love you and your family. And you, Kevin and Brian will be in our thoughts and prayers always. Neil will remain in all of our hearts as a wonderful person, husband, father, son, brother and friend to so many.
July 30, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys- Neil was my Dad's bestfriend- he has touched our lives and will be in our thoughts & memories.
Harry and Carol Faircloth
July 30, 2015
Carol and family, our hearts go out to you. We have so enjoyed knowing you both since your retirement to Duck. Such a shock to hear this news. We will miss Neil. God bless you all and give you peace.
July 30, 2015
Carol, Brian, and Kevin,
We both had the privilege to work with Neil--in fact, we fell in love while working with him during the Gulf War. He was an institution at work--energetic, immensely caring, and truly a national asset in applying his energy expertise in the service of our country. But there was nothing more important to him than family! We will miss him terribly...and while we pray for him, we are also keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Warmly,
--Leigh Ann & Mark Finley
July 30, 2015
Carol and family: My heart goes out to all of you, I know your faith will help you through this most difficult time. May God bless and comfort all of you.
Georgia Martin
steve sacks
July 29, 2015
Carol and family,
I had the privilege of working with Neil when I was with the Dept of Energy. He was a gracious, fine public servant and a real "mensch." My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Maureen Crandall
July 29, 2015
To Carol and all of Neil's family -
I was truly saddened to hear this news. I worked with Neil for five years in the 1980s and valued his thoughts. May God bless you all.
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