J. Byron Keene

Jerald Byron Keene 1964-2016 March 25th started out much like any other day for Byron Keene. Little did he, or anyone, realize that as he was finishing a day at the office, events would unfold that would precede his passing into the presence of the God he had served and loved during his earthly life. Jerald Byron Keene was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 6, 1964. He was the son of the late Jerald Theodore (J.T.) and Betty Richburg Keene. He attended Brandon Academy in Brandon Mississippi and graduated in 1982. He was a proud Marine for a lifetime following his service to the corps from 1983 – 1985. Professionally, he was associated with One Main Financial in Newnan. Byron truly loved living. He was a bigger than life character, and at the same time, a gentle giant. He was a fiercely patriotic guy who loved college football and NASCAR. He had a true servant spirit that found its home in Newnan First United Methodist Church. Byron had a mischievous sense of humor and was always on board for being a jokester, much to the amusement – or maybe the chagrin of others. The fact that nobody laughed but Byron was irrelevant. Byron’s sacrificial spirit was supremely manifested in his willingness to offer his organs in donation to others after his death. He was the deeply loving husband to his wife Daphne Keene; the compassionate and supportive father to his sons Dylan and Zach and his daughter Darby. He loved his daughter-in-law Hillary as his own. He cherished his brother Kyle Keene and his sisters Janey Keene Galloway and Susan Kenna. Byron’s wonderful life will be remembered at a service of remembrance on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at11:00 AM at Newnan First United Methodist Church that will be led by Dr. Stuart Greene, Reverend JoAn Kinrade and Brent Ritter. A reception will follow the service in the church Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, those who may wish to do so may honor Byron’s life by a memorial contribution to the children’s ministry of Newnan First United Methodist Church 33 Greenville Street Newnan GA 30263 or to Angels House P.O. Box 657 Newnan GA 30264. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580.

J. Byron Keene

March 6, 1964 - March 28, 2016