William Eldridge Keenum Jr. Obituary
The memory of William Eldridge Keenum Jr. of Athens, Alabama, who passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Eldridge Keenum Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Mary Jeannine Keenum; and his brother Robert Keenum (Buddy). He is survived by: his children, Mary Beth Nix (Eddie), Melanie Rose (Glenn), Selena Dean (Lance) and James Keenum (Kristy); his brother John Keenum (Katherine); and his grandchildren, Will Rose, David Rose, Zachary Nix, Andrew Keenum, Wesley Dean, Jace Dean, Lane Dean, Lexi Morse Crabtree (Frazier), Carolyn Nix, Sarah Rose and Savannah Dean.
He was a wonderful father and grandfather who will always be remembered as an avid Alabama fan "Roll Tide"!In lieu of flowers please make donations to Athens Lions Club, or Athens First Methodist Church of Athens.
