Jimmy K. Keen
December 6, 1941 ~ January 15, 2016
Jimmy K. Keen, 74 of Plainfield passed away the evening of January 15, 2016 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by all of his loving family. He was born December 6, 1941 in Celina, TN to the late Weaver and Golda (Bilbrey) Keen. On June 5, 1964 Jimmy was united in marriage to his loving wife, Susan C. (Sterling) Keen; she survives.
No stranger to hard work, Jimmy worked in the Indiana parts warehouse as the warehouse manager for Car Quest for over 20 years; he retired in 1984. He enjoyed baseball and football; among his favorite teams were the Washington Red Skins and the Indianapolis Colts. Most of all, Jimmy enjoyed spending time at home with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Other survivors include his four daughters, Kathy (Scott) Gist of Plainfield, Patty (Tage) Holder of Avon, Rhonda Eickhoff of Plainfield and Sheila Key of Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Jacob and Emily Gist, Ashley (Jay) Settle, Amanda (Brian) Stumbaugh, Jimmy Holder, Alyssa Franklin, Dylan and Marlie Eickhoff; four great grandchildren, Troy, Molly and Blake Larrison and Ty Settle; two brothers, Pharris and Larry Keen both of Tennessee and two sisters, Faye Burris and Dean MaHaffey both of Tennessee and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bud and Mac Keen and a sister, Jeanie Davis.
Family and friends will gather for visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18 in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home; following the funeral services, Jimmy’s wishes were to be cremated. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry, view Jimmy’s Life Tribute video and leave a personal message for the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to fight Retinitis Pigmentosa at blindness.org or to Kendra’s Call For Komfort; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
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Dearest Dad, My heart is broken, I can’t imagine a new day without you. I love you more than I can put into words. I will cherish my memories of each & every day with you. I know how proud you are of Jacob & Emily. I love you so very much.
I can’t believe this day has come. I didn’t want it to be so soon. I don’t want you to go. But I know you are in a better place. I will miss you. I am gonna try and be strong. Goodnight Grandpa, I love you.
I love you Babe !!! We will be together again someday but till then remember I love you and will always miss you I have got to stay and take care of the girls & grandkids so I will do all the worrying for you now and tell them what they should do just like you always did !!! Love you forever
The world already feels so different without you, Grandpa. Could really use one of your hugs and a song right about now. I’ll cuss at one of the football games for you tonight. I love you so incredibly much and will always be your Molly Brown.
I can’t really begin to think about how I’m going to live in this world without you and our duets of ‘hello dolly’. Your love for each one of us was as deep as the ocean, and your strength was stronger than even the strongest of men. You will always be my buddy, and I will always be your little monkey. I love you forever papaw.
Today is the first day of the rest of my life without my Dad. I’ll be strong Dad, I’ll carry on but I’ll love and miss you every single minute of every single day.
Im thinking of u Sue and ur girls..& grandbabies . I’m sorr but we know he wont have to suffer any more .
I love you grandpa I don’t know what I’m going to do without you I try not to be sad like you wanted us to and I promise I will tell you every day what I had for lunch I will always be your angel and you will always be my favorite grandpa. Have good times until I see you again I love you and it is going to be hard without you at your house but I know your always going to by my side I love so so much I will never be able to tell you how much I love you be good until I see you again I love you
I sure am going to miss your phone calls to me. I always looked forward to them and if you did not call when I thought you should I always wondered what was going on. I am so glad I came up to see you & everybody. I Love You!!!
My mom, Edna(Melton)Burchett ,from the same area of Tennessee as Jimmy, always spoke highly of Jimmy . God Bless Jimmy and his family!!!! Tony Burchett
Wanted to thank Jimmy and Sue for living on Continental Court in the 1970’s. I would also like to thank whomever ever stole Kathy and Patty’s bikes! I can still see the whole family on the sidewalk and stoop as Joy and I walked over to be nosey and see what was going on. That was my introduction to the Keen family, and I cherish it. I can see Jimmy sitting in his chair with his ‘beverage’ and his country music playing! Along with his smile came the twinkle in his eyes! Hugs and kisses to all the Keen girls.
I’m very glad my bike was stolen too Shel. Thank you for your kind words.
My heart breaks for the Keen family right now; however, one thing I know for sure the strength and love that this family has for one another will never be broken. May Jimmy rest in peace and his memory along with that smile always stay strong in your family gatherings. Love and prayers to each and every one of you. Jody
Patty and Family-I am thinking of you during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Christy Alphin
Patty – My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time.
Susan and family…I’m so very sorry for your loss. I remember Jimmy as such a fun-loving guy and he was so proud of his family! You are blessed to have such a loving family by your side…and someone for you to lean on in the coming days and months. Prayers to you all. Sandy Eickhoff
Sorry to read about the passing of Mr Keen. Without a doubt one of my nicest clients. Always had a kind word and treated me very well. Prayers to the family and friends. Dick McDowell Blades & Branches
Susan and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sorry I didn’t make it yesterday to the showing. I just found out this morning when I came into work, some reason I didn’t get the call from work. Hugs and Prayers, Mary Cantlebarry
Patty, I am truly sorry for your loss. Your Dad will be missed but never be forgotten, may he rest in peace.
Susan and Family…so very sorry for your loss. He is in Heaven looking down and watching every minute. Your family is so strong and loving and it will be hard, but time does help heal. Love you Susan…Avon Warehouse.
In June of 1977 Jimmy Keen gave me the opportunity of a lifetime by hiring me at CARQUEST at the age of 15. He was the best boss a man could ever ask for! I lost my father shortly after he hired me and Jimmy quickly transition from a great boss to into a father figure and role model to me. Since his retirement we have remained very close and he became one of the best friends I could ever ask for! Thanks to Jimmy for all the guidance, love and laughter. Like we said when we spoke last, we have a lifetime of great memories. I am going to miss you, BIG TIME! Kevin Wilson
I wish we all lived closer and would have visit more often. We all live life ‘In the fast lane, busy with our own life. But know you are loved beyond words and will be a tremendous loss to this family. Love you. Sister Dean and her daughter Penny
Thank you Sandy. We appreciate your kind words – it means a lot. Rhonda