Leroy "Grumpy" Keeton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Leroy “Grumpy” Keeton age 80 of Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away Saturday December 12, 2020 at UK Healthcare in Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Keeton was born June 02, 1940 in Morehead, Kentucky a son of the late Robert and Sally Stevens Keeton. “Grumpy” as he was well known to so many may have been a nickname, but totally opposite of the sweet, golden hearted person he truly was. He was a farmer, and sold produce in the area. He enjoyed a good joke, and visiting with his many friends and acquaintances. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his spouse; Ethel Imogene Tolley Keeton, one daughter; Kathy Keeton, one half brother; James “Tine” Stevens, four sisters; Brenda Voorhees, Mary Ellen Sparks, Joyce Hunter, and Mickey Littleton. Surviving are children Leroy Keeton, Jr, Angie (Jim) Roberts of Sandy Hook, Kentucky. One brother; William Houston Keeton of West Bloomfield, Michigan. Two sisters; Gracie Rowe of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and Margie Stevens of Indiana. 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, along with a host of extended family and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Whitt & Sons Chapel with Bro. Russell Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Brickey-Ferguson Cemetery. Friends may visit from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020 and after 9:00 a.m. Friday until the service hour at the funeral home. Covid19 restrictions set forth by the state will be observed. Masks and social distancing enforced.

Leroy "Grumpy" Keeton

June 2, 1940 - December 12, 2020