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RICHARD JAMES KEETON

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Richard James Keeton, 79, of Lebanon, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at his home near Lebanon.

He was born Jan. 19, 1943, in Shenandoah, Iowa to Lloyd and Frances Keeton.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Hannah Emily Keeton; and a brother, Bob Keeton.

He was born and raised in Iowa where he graduated from high school. he then made his home in Omaha, Neb. for a number of years, where he worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment mechanic. After retiring, he and Emily moved to Lebanon in 2004 to be near his wife’s family. He enjoyed mowing the lawn, and tinkering with things in his garage.

He is survived by three daughters, Janene White, and her husband, Jeffrey, of Lebanon; Vickie Beams, of Omaha, Neb., and Leanne Blankenship, of Great Falls, Mont.; six grandchildren, Mike, Beth, Ashley, Melissa, Anna, and Brittney; eight great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Jaxon, Layla, Carter, Jamie, Kala-laya, Amelia, and Emma; three brothers, Lloyd Keeton, of the state of Florida, Jeffrey Keeton, of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Bud Severn, of the state of Iowa; a sister, Kathy Regan, of Shenandoah, Iowa; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

All services for Richard James Keeton will be private under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon. For more information or to visit the website go to www.holmanhowe.com.