Robert Lemuel Keeling, 69, Paducah, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 ,7:21 P.M. at his residence in Paducah, Kentucky.
He was a member of the former Church Of The Living God, Pillar & Ground of the Truth, a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired mechanic. He was a member of several motorcycle clubs including the Champaign, Illinois Big Willis Motorcycle Club. Robert was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.
He is survived by Two Sons: Robert L. Keeling, Jr., Columbus, GA. and Kenya Overcast, Champaign, Ill., Four Daughters: Melody K. Atkins of Bellwood, Ill., Elizabeth Maria Henderson of Indianapolis, IN., Amber Overcast and Keeva Keeling of Champaign, Ill., 18 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, One Brother: Shelley Keeling, Sr. of Paducah, Ky., several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnne Taylor Keeling, his parents Joseph Keeling and Elizabeth Patterson Keeling and a brother, Floyd “Sonny” Keeling
Funeral services will be Monday, April 21, 2014, 12 Noon at Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church, 1126 Harrison St., Paducah ,KY with Reverend Tony Keeling officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery with military rites
Friends may call at the church on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour.
Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
