Joseph Roger Keener Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Roger Keener of Blackshear, Georgia, born in Waycross, Georgia, who passed away on August 5, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Roger Keener to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clinton Clifford and Delois Barnes Keener; his wife Diane Gayle Moore Keener; and his siblings, Mary Alifaye Buckins, Alfred Keener, Bobby William Keener and David Richard Keener.
He is survived by: his sons, Carl Massey (Ute) of Brunswick, Fred Massey (Susie) of Blackshear and Sam Head of Blackshear; his siblings, Nellie Kay Brooker of Birmingham, AL, Dorothy Lou Anderson of Indianapolis, IN and Curtis Clinton Keener of North Carolina; his grandchildren, Ashley Barry (Michael), Joe Prince (Destiny), Amber Massey, Brandon Purdom (Skyy), Bryan Purdom and Abbie Head; and his great grandchildren, Evelyn Barry, Amara Barry, Ely Barry, Elizabeth Prince, James Prince, Conner Prince, Remi Purdom and Asher Purdom. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pearson-Dial Chapel (659 Main St, Blackshear, GA 31516). A funeral service was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Waters Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the South East Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 667, Blackshear, GA, 31516.
