Lewis Olin Keener
Funeral Information
Home:
Sylva, NC
Date of Death:
December 09, 2011
Place of Birth:
Willets, NC
Birthdate:
September 12, 1927
Age:
84
Funeral Service:
Monday, December 12, 2011 2:00 PM Scotts Creek Baptist Church, Sylva, NC
Visitation:
Sunday, December 11, 2011 6 til 9 pm at Appalachian Funeral Services and Crematorium, Sylva, NC
Interment:
Fairview Gardens, Sylva, NC
Biography
Lewis Olin Keener, 84, passed into the loving arms of his dear Savior on Friday, December 9, 2011. Waiting for Lewis in Heaven were his parents, William Rufus and Mattie Blanton Keener, sisters, Ruth Keener Norman and Lucille Keener Peterson and sweet daughter, Donna Lynn Keener. He was a lifelong native of Jackson County and Veteran of WWII serving in the Air Force. Lewis was a graduate of Sylva High School and retired from Dayco Corporation after 45 years and Day International in Arden. He was a former member of Ochre Hill Baptist Church having served as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, and was instrumental in the building of the new Ochre Hill Church and parsonage. He loved music and sang in the choir. Lewis was very active in the Democrat Party and served two terms as Chairman. He was also a former member of the Social Services Board.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jean McClure Keener and daughter Debbie Hage and her husband Jim of Sylva. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday December 11 from 6 until 9 PM at Appalachian Funeral Services. Funeral Service will be at Scotts Creek Baptist Church, of which he was a member, on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Officiating will be Rev. Johnny Lee and Rev. J.D.Grant. Burial Will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Scotts Creek Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 97 Steeple Rd., Sylva, NC 28779.
An online registry is available at appalachianfuneralservices.com
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He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jean McClure Keener and daughter Debbie Hage and her husband Jim of Sylva. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday December 11 from 6 until 9 PM at Appalachian Funeral Services. Funeral Service will be at Scotts Creek Baptist Church, of which he was a member, on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Officiating will be Rev. Johnny Lee and Rev. J.D.Grant. Burial Will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Scotts Creek Baptist Church Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, 97 Steeple Rd., Sylva, NC 28779.
An online registry is available at appalachianfuneralservices.com
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Margie Pettigrew Stephans
2011-12-10 18:16:09
Debbie & Family Sorry to hear about your loss. It is very hard to lose someone during th holidays. You are in my prayers.
Margie Pettigrew Stephans
2011-12-10 18:21:39
Debbie and Family, I am so sorry about your loss. It is so hard to lose someone and in the Holidays it just makes it even worse. I will keep you and yours in my prayers.
Margie Pettigrew Stephans
2011-12-10 18:22:19
Debbie and Family, I am so sorry about your loss. It is so hard to lose someone and in the Holidays it just makes it even worse. I will keep you and yours in my prayers.
Nell M. Bryson
2011-12-11 00:25:41
Jean;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we remember the good neighbors you and Lewis Olin have always been. May you find peace during this time of sorrow.
Bob and Anna Allen
2011-12-11 00:31:39
Lewis was a very special person. He was always so polite and friendly He is now in heaven. Love and prayers go out to his family
Shelly Buses
2011-12-11 13:36:24
Debbie, Jean & Family,
Lewis was such a sweet man. I don't remember ever seeing him without that smile. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Judy Mills
2011-12-11 21:35:00
Jean and Debbie,
Please know you are in my prayers and also know how much I and my siblings admired Lewis. He was influential in all of our lives as a teacher and a neighbor. Take care of yourselves and I hope to see you soon.
Don & Dianne Bryson
2011-12-12 12:40:55
Jean, Debbie & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the future. We enjoyed our visits at your home and cherish the friendship we've known. Lewis will be missed but his gain is priceless. we'll meet again. God bless you all.
Marcella Sellers
2011-12-12 15:08:13
Debbie, You have my deepest sympathy. It is hard to lose a parent especially at a holiday. I know because my Dad died 26 years ago today. Call me if you need someone to talk to.
Gail Melton
2011-12-13 04:18:04
Jean & Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know what a difficult time this is for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail Melton
2011-12-13 04:20:33
Jean & Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know what a difficult time this is. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail Melton
2011-12-13 04:23:06
Jean & Debbie, I am sorry for your loss. I know what a difficult tim this is. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ricky and Cece Sutton
2011-12-15 03:08:17
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family for while we know Lewis is in a better place, his passing leaves a void in our hearts. He touched so many lives. We have all been blessed.
Dottie Mills Gray
2011-12-15 23:10:24
Jean and Debbie Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May Gods love help you through this time of sorrow. Love and Hugs to all