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Ruth Anderson planted a tree in memory of Joseph Keene
Friday, May 15, 2020
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To the Keene, Benson,, Holmes, Willis And Lewis Families.: This tree symbolizes strength and rebirth of the life of a honorable man .The LunchBunch Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Ruth Anderson posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2020
Dear Jackie,Terri, Kim, Martha, Nikki, Johnny, Debbie, Sharon, Keith, Lauren and Alexis,
In memory of your beloved Joseph Pryor Keene, we planted a living tree. Trees are strong and grounded - so symbolizes the life of Joseph. The tree roots of Joe’s past will be planted firmly within the earth. Those roots will tell the past story of a man who loved his family unconditionally, left us with such wonderful memories and moment’s, exemplified high morals, was filled with integrity, knowledge, intellect, spirituality, compassion and was always willing, without hesitation, to lend and give a helpful hand wherever needed.
The leaves and branches of the tree will extend upward into the heavens where Joe will reside with God and the angels as they continue to protect and shower all of us with everlasting grace and love.
With Sincere Condolences
The LunchBunch,
Joanie, Lillian, Dorothy, Marian, Jackie and Ruth
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Lmg2723@comcast.net lit a candle
Friday, May 15, 2020
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Kim, Terri and Mrs. Keene,
I am at a loss of words, I am truly sorry for the loss of Mr. Keene. I have such wonderful memories that I will always cherish. He always had a nugget of wisdom to share. During my teenage years, he was like a second father figure to me. I think I was at the Keene's residence more than mine. I pray that God's peace and comfort is with you at all times.
Love Always,
Lesley Graves
2 Corinthians 5:8 "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"
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Larry McSeed posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2020
On behave of the brothers of the Burlington-Camden Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, I would like to extend our condolences to the Keene family. May the love and embrace of God keep you during this time.
Humbly, Larry McSeed II
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Keith posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2020
In this moment of deep sadness and loss let us remember how blessed we all were to have known this devoted man father and warrior for good. Joe enhanced every life he touched. I thank God for knowing him and I will remember him fondly always.
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A tree was planted in memory of Joseph Keene
Friday, May 15, 2020
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Very few men had the impact on me that Joe Keene had. He exemplified manhood to me. My deepest condolences to Jackie Terri n Kim. We lost a great one Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Carla Benson lit a candle
Thursday, May 14, 2020
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Mr. Keene will remain in my mind as the consummate Gentleman. In the decades I knew him, I Never saw him when he wasn't well dressed and charming. I always thought he and Mrs. Keene made a handsome couple. He was expressive, well educated, articulate to the point of eloquence, well informed and passionate about the mis-education of our people. I am grateful to have been privy to his light...
My condolences to his family. It's been a long road, and he's now a Graduate of the Class of 2020. Bravo to a life well-intended and well lived
Sincerely,
Carla L. Benson
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John Lewis posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2020
I spent a lot of time with my Uncle Joe. He told me many stories about his life’s adventures and our family’s history. For example, I was fascinated by his story of meeting the famous Mexican artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in his travels.
To me he was a real “car guy.” And, although I was only a kid, I will never forget when he picked up his brand-new, yellow and white Buick Special from Wilke Buick on Broad Street. He also drove a Simca,
and a Mercedes with a sunroof. He kept his cars clean! In fact, he taught me how to wash a car when he lived on Baird Avenue in Camden. He’s one of the reasons that I became an automobile enthusiast.
As the only nephew on his siblings’ side of the Keene family, I felt he was more of a father than an uncle. My dad John and Uncle Joe were close. They were brothers-in-law, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brothers, and great fathers. He showed me that it was okay to really, really, mourn a loss when I saw him cry at my mother’s kitchen table after my dad transitioned so young. Before that, I didn’t know that men could cry. And then he showed me how to go on after a loss when he became a surrogate father. And as just a father is inclined to do, he scolded me in the way that only Uncle Joe could when I pulled down the header on Terri’s bedroom door because I had acquired the unusual habit of swinging into rooms rather than the customary way of entering – which is to walk through the doorway!
Anther thing he showed was how to be a good husband. I always thought of him and Aunt Jackie as the Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee of the family. They were a gorgeous Black couple who should have been on the cover of Ebony Magazine…or at least Jet one week!
Obviously, there is so much more to say, but I will let a poem express what I think of this truly great man. They say that when an elder passes the world loses a repository of history, knowledge, and wisdom. That could not be truer in this case. I am eternally grateful that I had Uncle Joe in my life.
The Measure of a Man
Not, how did he die, but how did he live?
Not, what did he gain, but what did he give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of his birth.
Nor what was his church, nor what was his creed?
But had he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready, with words of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
But how many were sorry when he passed away?
Unknown
Lovingly submitted, John, Regina & Family
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Mcdowellnanette@comcast.net lit a candle
Thursday, May 14, 2020
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Dearest Kim, Terri, & Mother Keene,
I cannot find words to say how sorry I am for the loss of Father Keene. Memories of his wise & thought-provoking conversations still bring a smile to me all these years later. I am all the better for having known this dear man. He was a wonderful father-figure to me in my youth, & that was truly a blessing that has stayed with me. My memories of him are joyful ones, & I pray the memories you all have fill your hearts daily. May the Lord’s embrace bring you comfort & peace in this most difficult time.
All my love,
Renee (Smith) McDowell
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Thursday, May 14, 2020
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Popa J, a father figure to me, would always share the latest book he was reading and would say, "Have you read this book Connie"? I knew I hadn"t and Popa J would say, "here Connie, you can read it", I would look at the pictures in the book and he would say, so what did you think? I would say, oh it is really
a good book, knowing all the time I was just looking at the pictures. After I got married to my husband John, I would stop by the house and if my husband wasn't with me, Popa J would say, "Hi Connie, where is John". One time when I visited him at the nursing facility, he looked at me and said, "Hi Connie" with a smile on his face. It made me feel special. I will miss my friend, father figure and supporter of my music as we had a moment to sing a hymn together in his living room. My love for Popa J will continue to live on in the fond memories and moments that we were able to share. God has gained a strong Angel that will redesign the heavens. Gone but never forgotten. Submitted with Love
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Monday, May 11, 2020
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