Billy L. Keeling
February 3, 1927 - April 30, 2016
.Mr. Billy L. Keeling, age 89, of Obion, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. He was born in Dyer County the son of the late Arthur Owen and Liddie Beatrice Thurmond Keeling. Mr. Keeling married Blanchie Whitlow on December 16, 1947. She preceded him in death on April 11, 2015 after 67 years of marriage. He was a WW II Army Veteran, a welder for the former Sylvania Co. in Dyersburg and a member of the Oak Ridge Church of Christ. Mr. Keeling is survived by four daughters and their husbands; Martha and Allen Rogers of Water Valley, MS, Vicki Hale of Union City, Theresa Jobe of Obion and Betty and Joey Harling of Obion. Five sons and their wives; Billy Ray and Pat Keeling of Obion, Hank and Rachel Keeling of Hornbeak, Mark and Susanne Keeling of Obion, Luke and Sherry Keeling of Sidonia and John Keeling of Obion, 20 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son Jeffery Keeling, a brother Willard Ray Keeling and a grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 PM on Tuesday, May 3 at Cryer Funeral Home. Bro. Rick Knoll will officiate with burial to follow in the Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Keeling, Jr., Danny Via, Jr., David Keeling, Doug Hale, James Jobe, Warren Keeling, Alex Keeling and Jonathan Keeling. Sons will serve as honorary pallbearers. Friends may call at Cryer Funeral Home from 6 until 8 PM on Monday, May 2.
.Mr. Billy L. Keeling, age 89, of Obion, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. He was born in Dyer County the son of the late Arthur Owen and Liddie Beatrice Thurmond Keeling. Mr. Keeling married Blanchie... View Obituary & Service Information