Lannie Keeton, Jr. was born August 16, 1936 in Wayne County, the son of the late Lannie David and Lula Morgan Keeton. He was the owner of Keeton Sawmill. Lannie departed this life on May 22, 2023 in Waynesboro, at the age of 86 years, 9 months, and 6 days.

He is survived by a granddaughter, Kimberly Dawn Lee; great grandchildren, Mary Alexandrea “Lexie” Lee, Jordan Lane Brewer II, and Seth Flippo; and special friend, Ida Dean Brewer, all of Waynesboro.

In addition to his parents, Lannie was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Lourine Katherine Jackson Keeton; daughters, Patsy D. Keeton Lee and Sherry D. Keeton; grandchildren, Stephanie D. “Tuff” Lee and Chasity L. Pitts; brothers, Marshall Keeton and N.J. Keeton; and sisters, Dora Nadine Keeton Lynn and Marcella Keeton.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 Shackelford Funeral Directors in Waynesboro, with Greg Eaton officiating. Burial followed in the Memorial Gardens in Waynesboro, with Shackelford Funeral Directors assisting the family.