Charles J. Keeling, “Mr. Clean,” passed away peacefully at his residence
February 10, 2024. He was born to the late Fred and Dorothy Jeffords and
later adopted by the late Huie and Lorene Keeling.
Charles worked for Paducah Marine Ways and later joined Modine
Manufacturing. He then worked as a boilermaker at Illinois Central Gulf
Railroad and later moved to VMV Enterprises, where he worked until his
retirement. Charles enjoyed camping, woodworking, fishing, playing cards
with friends, and retreating to his homeplace in Tennessee with his
children and grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation services on Friday,
February 16th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be Saturday, February 17th, at 11:00 AM at the
funeral home with Jonathan Goodman officiating. Entombment will follow
at Maplelawn Park Cemetery Mausoleum, with military honors.
Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Glenn J. Keeling,
his loving children Glenda (Walter) Bridges, Pennie (Scott) Brian, Tina
Keeling, Tony P. Keeling, and Randy (Crystal) Keeling all of Paducah; 15
grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brother
and three sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Mercy
Health Hospice of Paducah, 1530 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Keeling Family.