Bobby Ray Keene Sr., age 68, of Turtletown, TN passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home. Bobby was born on December 2, 1952 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Truman Keene and Beulah Payne Keene. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. Bobby also worked as a coal miner and was member of Community Baptist Church in Turtletown. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Faye (Pete) Holliman, Larry Keene, and Danny (Doris June) Keene; and sister-in-law, Brenda Keene. Bobby is survived by his wife, Mildred Keene of the home; daughters, Tiffany (Jamie) Mathis of Turtletown, TN, and Juanita (Derrick) Woody of McCaysville, GA; sons, Benny Ray Keene of Athens, TN, and Bobby Ray (Chasity) Keene Jr. of Isabella, TN; brothers, Butch Keene of Illinois, Michael Keene of Michigan and Eddie Keene of Virginia; sisters, Doris Ann (James) Keene of Virginia, and Eloise (Butch) Keene of Florida; and grandchildren, Clayton Mathis, Taylor Mathis, Jackson Mathis, Gracelynn Mathis, Phoenix Woody, River Woody, and Noah Keene. Memorial services were conducted on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mitchell Allen officiating. Military honors were provided by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill was in charge of the arrangements. . Memorial Service Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill Chapel Saturday, May 01, 2021 2:00 PM 823 Ocoee StreetCopperhill, TN 37317 Directions