Obituary of Cecil Grover Keeney

Cecil Grover Keeney

Of Accoville, WV

   Cecil Grover Keeney, 62, of Accoville, formerly of Davin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2019, leaving from his residence, after a long illness.

   He was born on November 24, 1956, at Logan, the son of the late Freddie Joe and Audrey Rose McCane Keeney.

   Cecil was a disabled coal miner formerly employed with Powellton Coal Company.  He was a member of the UMWofA District 17.  Cecil enjoyed wood working, painting automobiles, and talking about the Lord.  When he was able he attended Gilman Bottom Tabernacle.  Cecil loved fellowshipping and spending time with family and friends.

   Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife; three children, Brian Keeney of Lexington, KY, Jonathan (Kristin) Keeney of Hurricane, Nicole Keeney of Barboursville; three grandchildren, Jenna Keeney, Cadence Cooper, and Liam Adams; sister, Vickie (Buddy) Wooten of Davin; brother, Freddie Joe (Linda) Keeney of Cyclone; special friends, Earl Browning, Scott Browning, Ricky Browning, Larry Browning, and Edgar and Sandra Johnson; and several nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends.

   Cecil’s favorite Bible verse is John 3:16  For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

   Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the Gilman Bottom Tabernacle at Gilman Bottom with Rev. Jason Hawkins and Rev. Jonathan Hawkins officiating.

   Visitation will be from 12 until 2 p.m. at the church also.

   In honor of Cecil’s request, his remains will be cremated after the services.

   Pall bearers will be Jonathan Keeney, Aaron Keeney, Rev. John Hawkins, Rev. Jason Hawkins, Michael Bailey, Tommy Lafferty, and Edgar Johnson.

   Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com

   Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.