Leroy Keeton Jr.

Leroy Keeton Jr., 67, of Burnside, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Newport, Kentucky on January 20, 1946, son of Irene Merriweather Keeton and the late Leroy Keeton. He retired after 32 years as a plant manager for a resistor manufacturing company in Northern Kentucky, and was a truck driver for Tri B Trucking. He attended Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cynthia Herald Keeton, one daughter, Lori & (Chester) Clark, one son, Duane Scott & (Carey) Keeton and six grandchildren, Scott, Clint, Chet, Cole, Clay and Elizabeth. Private services will be held. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge, 1500 College Way, Lexington, KY 40502. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.