Obituary of Clarence John Keener, Jr.

Clarence John Keener, Jr. "Junior" 87, of Reedsville, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Morgantown surrounded by family filling the room with love telling stories and sharing memories. He was born December 1, 1935, son of the late Clarence John and Grace Malida (Burch) Keener of Morgantown. Clarence was employed at Sterling Faucet for many years then leaving to continue his passion for farming raising dairy and beef cattle never really retiring. He enjoyed family cookouts, WVU Basketball, riding around the farm on his side by side and Sunday drives with Lucille. Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Lucille (McDonald) Keener; his children: John (Virginia) Keener, Patty (Tim) Rice, Pam (Dave)Nicholson, Randy (Sheila) Keener, Robin (Mike) Hart and Tina Keener; his grandchildren: John David Keener, Jason (Lisa) Keener, Kevin (Brittany) Keener, Tyler (Tiffany) Rice, Lindsay (Andre) Layfield, Andrea (Derek) Duesenberry, Stephanie (Rich) Franks, Stacey (Brandon) Myers, Garrett Sanders and fiancé, Mickenze, and Matthew Sanders and fiancé, Mackenzie; along with 11 great grandchildren with one great grandchild due in July. In addition to his parents, Clarence is preceded in death by one granddaughter, Brooke and one great grandson, Mason. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, on Friday, March 3rd from 4 – 8 pm and will continue Saturday, March 4th from 10 am until the time of the funeral service at 11 am with Pastors Rose Saunders and Elmer Nicholson. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com