Obituary of Christopher Keen

Christopher Wayne Keen (9/3/56 to 5/2/13), has passed on from this life. Chris was the youngest son of the late Frances Anne and Christopher Silas Keen of Huddleston, Virginia. He was the devoted husband of thirty-six years to Jacquelyn Husted Keen of Strongsville, Ohio, and the little brother of John Keen, Ruth Keen, and Jack Lacy. He was the dedicated father to Nathan (Spud) Keen of Lynchburg, Heather (Geg) Keen of Huddleston, and Traci (Goober) Keen of Los Angeles. He is also survived by six grandchildren, nephews and nieces: Karma, Sadella, Freeland, Riley, Raheem, Rashaad. Michael, Sarah, Ian, Clinton, Cyle, Josh, and Samantha who loved him dearly. He was an athlete, sports fan, history buff, rock enthusiast, and an amazing and dedicated family man who spent his life providing the best for his wife and children. He supported them in their individual pursuits of happiness and allowed them each to be who they were as children and adults. He loved and supported each of them in a very special way. He will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him. Respects can be paid to the family at Updike Funeral Home in Huddleston, Virginia from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 and other times at 1028 Dandridge Drive, Lynchburg, VA. A Memorial Service will be on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 7 PM in the chapel of Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston.