John A. Keener

John A. 'Albie' Keener, 94, of Little Rock, formerly of Russellville, died Friday, December 24, 2004 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. The son of Orlando and Willie Myrtle (Harris) Keener, he was born November 10, 1910 in Ranger, Arkansas. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving with the 5th Army, Company D, 301st Quartermaster Battalion in Europe and Africa. He was a retired barber with Fort Roots V. A. Hospital. He enjoyed gardening and volunteering in the nursing homes in Russellville cutting residents' hair, and he was an avid fan of professional baseball after playing the game in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a longtime member of the West Side Church of Christ and also became a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian Myers Keener, 2 sisters, Mildred Crites and Lola Woods and a brother, Oswell Keener.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Keener, Little Rock; a daughter, Linda Ammel and husband James, Little Rock; two stepsons, Alfred McGhee and wife Sue, Little Rock, Samuel McGhee, Lemoore; four step-grandchildren, several step great grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at Humphrey Chapel. Mr. Dan Lightfoot will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland at Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to West Side Church of Christ, P O Box 1084, Russellville, AR 72811.

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