Roger H. McKeen, 75, of Belmont, Ohio went home to the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He was born April 26, 1939 in Glouster, Ohio, son of the late Roy Merwood and Eva Mildred McKeen.
He was retired from the Consol Coal Company, Georgetown #12 Mine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; son, Vance; and brother, Dale.
Surviving are son, Roger (Jane) McKeen; daughter, Sandra (John) Stanford; daughter-in-law, Shawn McKeen; brothers, Larry (Karen) McKeen, Wayne (Barbara) McKeen; and sister, Janet (Robert) Kocher.
A loving and devoted family man, he will be missed by his grandchildren, Jamie (Dustin) Arp, Jason Stanford, Justin McKeen, Nathan (Gini) McKeen, and Jessica McKeen; great-grandchildren, Afton, Aiden, and Jaxon Arp; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Roger's legacy was and will always be his family. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon, Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home, 322 N. Main Street, Bethesda, Ohio, followed by a Graveside Service at Belmont Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Gallagher officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123.
Visitation
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Homes
322 North Main Street
Bethesda, Ohio, United States
43719
Service Information
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Belmont Cemetery
Main Street
Belmont, Ohio, United States
43718
Interment Information
Belmont Cemetery
P.O. Box 233
Belmont, Ohio, United States
43718