Preston Keene, Jr Obituary (1950 - 2008)

Preston Elwood Keene, Jr., a loving son, brother, father and grandfather, entered his eternal rest on Friday, May 23, 2008 at the Talbot Hospice House in Easton, Maryland. Born May 16, 1950 in Royal Oak, Md, son of Lucy C. Keene and the late Preston E. Keene, Sr. He was also affectionately known as "Fuzzy". He received his education through the Talbot County Public School System. He joined Royal Oak Church at an early age and in 1999 was baptized at the United Missionary Baptist Church in Cambridge, MD under the ministry of Rev. Andrew R. Tilghman, Sr. Preston was employed with Bramble Construction and Ward Components. He enjoyed music, fishing and most of all, his mother's cooking. He also was an avid sports fan. He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted mother, Lucy C. Keene; four daughters, Kim B. Harris (son in-law, Curtis), Odenton, Md, Tramaine, Ashley and Alexis Hines (all of Stevensville, Md); ); two granddaughters, Kiara M. Harris and Marshay C. Hines; two sisters, Barbara J. Keene (Easton, MD) and Yvonne E. Miles (Salisbury, Md); a brother, Larry E. Keene (Preston, MD); an aunt, Alphonso Kellum (Cordova, MD); an uncle, Elbert R. Thomas (Easton, MD);eight nieces; a nephew; three great nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his father, two brothers, William and Lindsay Keene, a brother in-law, Larry J. Miles, Sr., two aunts and four uncles preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 1pm at Union Baptist Church 233 Glenwood Ave Easton, MD with a viewing two hours prior to the services. Interment will follow in Royal Oak Cemetery.