COUNCIL #11991 - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION REMEMBERS
RALPH GILBERT KEENE SR

 

June 18, 1933 -- October 20, 2014

Ralph Gilbert Keene, Sr., 81, husband of Violet Keene, of Moncks Corner, passed away on October 20, 2014. Ralph was born in Covington, KY to Charles John Keene and Drucilla Marie Keene on June 18, 1933. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked at Westvaco from 1949 to 1998, when he retired. He was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Ralph is survived by his wife, Violet Mae Keene; three children, Ralph Gilbert Keene, Jr. (Ruth), Raymond Anthony Keene and Priscilla Marie Keene; four grandchildren, Joseph Aaron Keene, Heather Melissa Keene, Sabrina Faye Keene and Clifford Scott Beasley. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Zoe Ember Keene, Aubrey Bryce Anthony and Devon Cordell Anthony; and four siblings, Michael Keene, Thomas Keene, Gerald Keene and Lloyd Keene. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Keene and Gene Keene, and one sister, Drucilla Hale. A visitation will take place today, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. A prayer service and Rosary will take place during the visitation. Mass of Resurrection will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church in Goose Creek. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Immaculate Conception Church, 510 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445. Arrangements by Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406.