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Jesse Willard Keen, 77, of Adolphus, KY passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at his residence. He was a retired employee of Dollar General and Viet Nam U. S. Army veteran. He was a son of the late Norman B. "Frog" Keen and Mary Magdalene Bridges Keen.
He is survived by his wife of 55 1/2 years: Betty Keen, Adolphus, KY;
2 sons: Todd Keen and wife, Anita, and Joseph Keen, all of Adolphus, KY;
1 daughter: Cindy Embry and husband, Corey, Scottsville, KY;
1 brother: David Keen, Scottsville, KY;
6 grandchildren: Elizabeth Embry, Alyson Meador, Logan Maynard, Hunter Keen, Landon Embry and Colton Embry;
2 great granddaughters: Hallie Meador and Hazelee Maynard.
Funeral service will be 12:00 P.M. Friday at Goad Funeral Home with Bro. Rodney Carter officiating and burial in Carter's Tabernacle Cemetery with military honors by Glasgow D.A.V. Chapter 20. Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday and after 7:00 A.M. Friday until funeral time at Goad Funeral Home.
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