Ronnie Nelson Keen

Ronnie Nelson Keen, 79, of Hopewell VA, passed away on March 27, 2021. Born in Whitewood Virginia, Ronnie has been a resident of Hopewell since 1964. He was the son of the late Nelson and May (Elrod) Keen, and the step-son of the late Florida (Daniels) Keen. In addition to his parents, Mr. Keen was preceded in death by a brother, William “Bill” Keen and a sister Athlene “Teen” Sweeney. He is survived by his wife of over 59 years, Edith Mueller Keen; daughters Patricia Johnson of Stone Mountain GA, Jacqueline (Paul) Moyer of Wasilla AK, Beverly Keen of Henrico VA; son Michael (Melody) Keen of N. Dinwiddie VA; sisters Hellen White of Lebanon VA, Patsy Clifton of Oakwood VA, Diana Sue (Harold) Cantrell of Jewell Ridge VA, Deborah (Perry) Ward of Louisa VA; brothers George (Mavis) Keene of Leesburg VA, Kennith Keene of Jolo WV, Raymond Dean (Della) Keen of Swords Creek VA; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a 1975 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and was a retired Accountant and Virginia Magistrate, as well as a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam era.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday March 31, 2021 at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Hopewell. Interment will follow at Appomattox Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Hopewell (510 W Poythress Street, Hopewell VA 23860 or online at https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stj510208 ) and/or the American Legion Post 146, 217 East City Point Road, Hopewell VA 23860. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .