Service for Deacon Tommy Lee Keeton, Sr., age 67, was held Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Wahalak Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Shern Collins officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Tommy Keeton, Sr. was born November 7, 1954 to the late Aaron and Lorene Keeton. He was called home to rest from all his labor on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Lorene Keeton; daughter, Anitra Adams; and three brothers, James Keeton, Larry Keeton and Leon Keeton.
Tommy attended Choctaw County Training School in Lisman, AL and graduated from Choctaw County High School in Butler, AL. After graduation, he attended Selma University and later transferred to Stillman College. Where he graduated in 1977 with a B.S. in Social Studies and Physical Education
Tommy coached football at various schools for many years. After coaching, he worked for Georgia Pacific for 25 years.
Tommy leaves to cherish his memory: a wife, Janice Keeton, Butler, AL;
Two sons, Tommy (Desiree) Keeton, Houston, TX and Chris (Shanta) Keeton, Butler, AL; seven grandchildren, Isaiah, Icianna, Jonathan, Roshad, Christian, Lilah, and Janeice; one sister, Maranda (Dr. Alex) Coleman, Butler, AL; one brother, Jeff (Diahan) Keeton, Butler, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.