Buel “Jiggs” Burkeen, 90, of Benton, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Murray.
Jiggs was born to the late Jess and Leona Dismore Burkeen on November 13, 1931. He was a retired equipment operator at SKW Alloys plant in Calvert City where he worked for thirty seven years. After retirement, Jiggs kept busy by utilizing his knowledge in maintenance as a handy man and also served as a minister. He attended Mid Continent Baptist College for two years after his retirement as well.
Jiggs is survived by his longtime companion, Elizabeth Borens of Briensburg; daughters, Penny Round (Mark) of Louisville, Kentucky, and Judy Mills of Marshall County; two brothers Johnny Burkeen of Benton and Tommy Burkeen of Gilbertsville; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by eleven siblings and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr with Brother James Oates officiating. Burial will follow at Marshall County Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until the service time of 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 225 North Michigan Avenue Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois, 60601.
To leave a hug from home or to send flowers to the family of Mr. Burkeen, you can visit our website at www.filbeckandcann.com.