Charles E. Keeran Sr., 90 of North Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Charles was born June 3, 1929, in Cable, the son of the late Asa Eugene and Mary Gladys (Vermillion) Keeran Sr. He served his country in the United States Army during both World War II and the Korean War.
Charles retired from Howard Bond Paper Mill after 37 1/2 years. He enjoyed koi ponds, fishing, his dogs, was an avid John Wayne, Audie Murphy and Johnny Cash fan. Charles was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was an awesome man and father and he loved his dogs.
Charles is survived by his daughter, Heather Keeran; his sons, Charles (Melissa) Keeran Jr., Kevin (Mary) Keeran, Tracy (Sandy) Keeran and Jason Keeran; his grandchildren, Krista (Justin) Baumgardner, Charles (Jen) Keeran III, Brittany (Adam) Casper, Levi (Lisa) Keeran, Nicholas (Paige) Keeran, Logan (Tricia) Keeran, David (Elizabeth) Keeran, Jason Ray Keeran; his brothers, Roy (Zettie) Keeran and Richard (Sara) Keeran, as well as nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jaunitta Keeran; Geneva Holbrook Shaffer, Asa Eugene Jr., Della Mae Wasserman and Sara Jane Tasy.
A gathering of friends and family is slated for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, in Freshwater, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home, North Lewisburg. Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, in the funeral home, with Pastor Richard Keeran officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to your local Disabled American Veterans location in Charles’ honor. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.