Tracey Keener, age 74, of Sparta, formerly of Franklin, passed away Monday, October 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 his brother, Phillip Keener.

Tracey is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen Keener; mother, Margaret "Bea" Keener; three sons, Jeff Keener, Darren Keener (Jennifer), and Brandon Keener (Monica); eight grandchildren, Danielle Keener, Zane Keener, Layla Keener, Mazie Keener, Nolie Keener, Zeb Keener, Jax Keener, and Madison Keener; and one great grandson, Oliver Wilson.

Funeral services will take place at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Coweeta Baptist Church with Reverend Keith Ashe and Reverend Davis Hooper officiating. Interment will follow in Rush Cemetery.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Drew Sheppard and Cason Sheppard in addition to the deacons of Coweeta Baptist Church who will serve as active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive 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 www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.