Obituary of Gary Keeton

Gary Lee Keeton, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Ft. Thomas at the age of 67. He was born on December 24, 1945 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of the late Hescar and Mildred (nee Phillips) Keeton. Gary worked for and retired as a mechanic for Queen City Metro. He enjoyed recycling, as well as watching the Reds and Bengals play. Gary's greatest joy, however, was spending time with his family and friends. Gary is survived by his loving daughters Renee Fletcher, Michelle Carnes, Simone Garland, Tammy Saladin, Vanessa Keeton, Summer Lee and Crystal Keeton; sons Mark Cole and John Saladin; 22 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters DeLinda Keeton and Marilyn Irvin; and brother Scott Keeton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda "Joyce" Keeton; brothers Danny Keeton and Tony Keeton; sister Pat Kincaid; and daughter Valerie Cole. A visitation for Gary will be held from 10:30AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:30PM on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Florence location. Burial will immediately follow with military honors at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, 205 Eibeck Ln., Williamstown, KY 41097.