Jerry Joe Kean Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerry Joe Kean (Waco, Texas), born in Karnak, Illinois, who passed away on August 26, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Joe Kean to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Kean and Sadie Kean; and his siblings, Tom Kean and Bonnie Kean Ward. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn Sue Nisbet; his children, Steve Kean of Tyler, Richard Kean (Kelly) of Montgomery, Alabama and Robyn Kean Hargett (Leslie) of San Antonio, Texas.; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Kean Groark (Chris), Sarah Kean Griffin (Marshall), Wesley Hargett (Sophia) and Hunter Hargett (Aynslee); his great grandchild Sarah Grace Groark; and his siblings-in-law, Robert Nisbet (Jill) and Brenda Kean. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
For those desiring, the family suggests that memorials be given to the Salvation Army, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, First Baptist Church of Waco, or any veteran organization of choice. In memory of Colonel (Retired) Jerry Joe Kean, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: Salvation Army – National Headquarters St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
