Obituary for Stephen Roger Keener
Stephen Keener, 60 of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2020. A native of Macon County, Steve was the son of the late William and Gwendolyn Rogers Keener. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a son Jeremy Matthew Keener.
Known as Stevie by his family, Steve was a family man. He loved more than anything sharing a good meal and swapping stories with the those he loved most. He loved to tell stories of his many adventures which usually revolved around hunting and fishing. He spent a lot of time in the woods and passed on his love and respect for them to many.
The stories that Steve would tell could light up a room and cause fits of laughter. He had an amazing sense of humor and had many tales of jokes and pranks from throughout the years. He loved to make everyone, especially his grandchildren, laugh. Everyone who ever knew him has stories about him making them laugh.
Steve had so much love for the Lord. He was a member of Newfound Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. His hope was for all those he loved to be with him again one day walking the streets of Heaven.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Marcella Keener; daughter, Katrin (Dustin) Rholetter; son, Jaric Keener; and his granddaughters, Adaline and Aria Rholetter. He also has a sister, Sherri (James) Bates; two brothers, Scott (Sandy) Keener and Shawn (Beth) Keener; and numerous nieces and nephews surviving.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, December 20, at 12pm at Newfound Baptist Church.
The Rev. Alan Waters will officiate and Katrin Rholetter will present the eulogy.
The family will receive friends from 10am till 12pm, two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Black Mountain Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jaric Keener, Dustin Rholetter, Scotty Keener, Shawn Keener, Luke Keener, Boyce Cunningham, Ronnie Ledford and James Bates. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Bates and Caleb Bates.
Memorials can be made to the Newfound Baptist Church.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Known as Stevie by his family, Steve was a family man. He loved more than anything sharing a good meal and swapping stories with the those he loved most. He loved to tell stories of his many adventures which usually revolved around hunting and fishing. He spent a lot of time in the woods and passed on his love and respect for them to many.
The stories that Steve would tell could light up a room and cause fits of laughter. He had an amazing sense of humor and had many tales of jokes and pranks from throughout the years. He loved to make everyone, especially his grandchildren, laugh. Everyone who ever knew him has stories about him making them laugh.
Steve had so much love for the Lord. He was a member of Newfound Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. His hope was for all those he loved to be with him again one day walking the streets of Heaven.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Marcella Keener; daughter, Katrin (Dustin) Rholetter; son, Jaric Keener; and his granddaughters, Adaline and Aria Rholetter. He also has a sister, Sherri (James) Bates; two brothers, Scott (Sandy) Keener and Shawn (Beth) Keener; and numerous nieces and nephews surviving.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, December 20, at 12pm at Newfound Baptist Church.
The Rev. Alan Waters will officiate and Katrin Rholetter will present the eulogy.
The family will receive friends from 10am till 12pm, two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Black Mountain Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jaric Keener, Dustin Rholetter, Scotty Keener, Shawn Keener, Luke Keener, Boyce Cunningham, Ronnie Ledford and James Bates. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Bates and Caleb Bates.
Memorials can be made to the Newfound Baptist Church.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.