John S. Keeney family of Witcher, WV ca. 1906.
Front, seated, l-r: John S., Catherine, Uri, Mack; standing, l-r:
Flem, Nick, Ebon, Katie, Fannie, Bob, Dan, Roscoe, Walter,
and Johnny; absent; Daisy (firstborn, 1872; d. 1874).
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Albert McDonald "Buster" Keeney and Geraldine Kincaid and Phyllis Eileen Caldwell and Juanita Marshall "Gina" Lewis . |
Most of the material on these Keeney pages
is taken directly from the excellent work of
Roscoe C.
Keeney
in his 2,597 Keeney Relatives and
its related after-followings.
[John M. Gwin Note: One of those above-mentioned related
after-followings, a special issue of the Keeney Update, March 1987, includes a preface which numbers
the generations beginning in America. The first ancestor
mentioned in that preface is unnumbered, so I originally gave it
a negative 1 numbering here. However, in early 2009, I
renumbered all my pages, using my generation arbitrarily as
number 28, my children's as 29, my parents' as 27, etc.
Therefore, Sir Thomas Keney, below, who for years was numbered
-1.00, is now generation 17.]
17.00--Sir Thomas Keney (sic), b. 1578, Norfolk, England; d. in New London, CT;
18.00--John Keeney, b. 1600, Norfolk, England; d. 1622 Salem, MA; m. Sarah Cheever (1621-1674)
19.00--Henry Keeney, b. 8 Jul 1623 in England; d. 6 Jun 1710; m. Ann Putnam;
20.00--John Keeney, b. ca.1651-2; d. 1718 Lynn, MA; m. Elizabeth Locke;
22.00--David Keeney; m. Martha (nee unk.) (b. 12 Mar 1714; moved to Greenbrier Co., VA, in 1756;
23.00--Moses
Keeney, b. 1766 in Greenbrier Co., WV; d. about
1840 in Kanawha Co.; m. 11 Aug 1789 in Greenbrier Co. to Frances Harris; 10
children
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Mack and Mamie's seven kids: L-R, Back Row: Bus, 3rd base; George, 1st base; Milly, left field; Middle Row: Maxine, shortstop; Hannah, 2nd base; Dot, center field; Front: Bennie, right field. Absent when picture was taken, having moved up to the Majors and currently playing with the East Gate Angels: Mack and Mamie, catcher and pitcher, respectively. Now Maxine, Hannah, Bennie, Dot, Buster, George, and finally Milly have also received their respective calls. |
OBITUARYAlbert McDonald "Buster" Keeney was the older son of the late McDonald and Mamie Chloe Stanley Keeney.
He is survived by his three children: George McDonald "Mack" Keeney; Rebecca Louise "Becki" Keeney (Amon) Samples; and Joseph William "Joe" "Joe Bill" (Debbie) Keeney; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Agnes "Milly" Keeney and one sister-in-law Frankie Keeney; and by dozens of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters: Maxine Stanley Keeney (Mrs. Norman H.) Harless, Hannah Margaret Keeney, Dorothy Lee "Dot" Keeney (Mrs. Adrian S.) Gwin, and Helen Pauline "Bennie" Keeney (Mrs. James T. "Tom") Metheny; and his brother, George McClure Keeney.
Mr. Keeney was a faithful member of Springfork Missionary Baptist Church. He
was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired employee of E. I. DuPont after 40 years of service. He also was a carpenter and was always willing to lend a hand to do whatever he could to help someone in need.
In accordance to his wishes, Buster's body has been donated to the Human Gift Registry at Marshall University. The disposition of his cremains is unknown.
Obituary obtained from Charleston Newspapers, Inc.
Copied from FindAGrave.com, memorial# 164130371
28.01--George McDonald "Mack" Keeney; b. 1948; d. 29 Dec 2021; bd. unk.; m1. Bonnie (nee unk.) [PRIVATE] div.; no ch.; m2. Teresa Gail Ball [PRIVATE] div.; no ch.;
OBITUARYGeorge McDonald "Mack" Keeney, 73, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from complications of COVID.
Born on December 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Albert Keeney and Phyllis Keeney.
Mack was a Christian and lived his life for others. He was a graduate of DuPont High School class of 1966. He was retired from the WV Dept. of Highways as a Project Engineer. He was a very talented piano/organ player and played with many Kanawha Valley bands during the 1960s and 70s, including the Esquires and the Wellingtons. He also was a renowned wrestling official in the State of West Virginia. He made a lasting impression on the people he came in contact with through wrestling. In 2014, he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma for his years of commitment and dedication to young people to succeed not only in wrestling but also in life.
Mack never met a stranger. He always had a big smile and a kind word. Most of all, Mack was a loving grandfather who sacrificed for and structured his life around the grandchildren, Michael and Katiek he was helping to raise along with their loving grandmother, Jeanie. He loved Michael and Katie more than anything. His lifetime commitment was to see these children succeed.
Left to cherish many wonderful memories are Jeanie Harvey-Lowe; grandchildren Michael and Katelyn Lowe; brother, Joe Bill Keeney and wife Debbie; sister, Becki Samples and husband, Amon; step-sister, Carolyn Shahade (Rick Sword); step-brother Ken Lewis, and wife, Lynn; nephews, Brian Keeney, Greg (Becky) Samples, and Mark (Adrienne) Samples, and nieces, Shannon (Andy) Elliot and Jodi (R. D.) Henson. Also surviving are numerous grandnephews and a grandniece. Also Mack would want a special mention of Daren Ball and his daughter, Darien, whom Mack loved as family. Mack also cherished his friendships with all of his wrestling friends. They meant so much to him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mack's memory to: Michael and Katelyn Lowe payable to: Rebecca K. Samples, custodian, 219 Angel Terrace, Charleston, WV 25314.
28.02--Rebecca Louise "Becky Lou" "Becki" Keeney, facebook [PRIVATE] m. Amon Letch Samples [PRIVATE]; three ch;
Amon assists Adrian at 409 Main St. while Hannah and Dot watch from above.
Amon and Becki at the memorial service for their aunt, Dot Gwin, 11 Jun 2005, Highlawn Baptist Ch., St. Albans, WV
29.01--Amon Gregory "Greg" Samples facebook; b. 1970; d. 18 Jun 2023 in Summers Co., WV; bd. unk.; m. Rebecca "Becky" Conley facebook [PRIVATE]; three ch.;
Amon Gregory "Greg" Samples, 53, of South Point, OH passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 18, 2023 while doing what he loved: fishing and kayaking on the Greenbrier River in Hinton, WV. The family cabin there was his "Happy Place."
Greg was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved gardening, watching and photographing birds and wildlife, and music. He was employed by CLS Plasma for over 30 years. He gave 110 percent in everything he did. Greg loved his family and friends dearly and always showed it.
In addition to his parents, Greg is survived by his wife, soulmate, and best friend Becky Samples of South Point, OH; children: Eric Christian of South Point, OH; Bryce Christian of Kitts Hill, OH; and Zoey Samples of Columbus, OH; granddaughters Adalyn and Alivia Christian; siblings: Mark and Adrienne Samples of Charleston, WV and Shannon and Andy Elliot of Charleston, WV; father-in-law Proctor Conley of Wheelersburg, OH; brothers and sisters-in-law Brenda and Jim Minzelli of Minford, OH, Malissa Conley of Portsmouth, OH, Darren and Christine Conley of Rockledge, FL, Shane Bischoff of Denver, CO; nieces Kayleigh Conley, Samantha Conley, Ashley Bullion, Skylar Minzelli; and nephews Andrew and Quinton Elliot, Hunter and Jagger Samples, T. J. Cantrell, and Brad Davis.
Per his wishes, Greg was cremated, and his ashes will remain at the family cabin. A private family service will be held at a later date. In memory of Greg, his family asks that you love and help your neighbors, show compassion to all, listen with patience, be kind, and always let your family and friends know just how much you love them. Greg's memory and his goodness will continue to inspire all of those who knew him. Enjoy every day; each one is a gift. Chapman's Mortuary is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
The world lost an incredible soul yesterday. Greg Samples was my older brother, and he passed away unexpectedly this past Father’s Day. He was the best brother I could have ever asked for, not to mention an incredible son, father, husband, uncle, and all around person. He had the biggest heart. If you had the pleasure of knowing him, you know this to be true. Those who knew him loved him. Hunter and Jagger adored their Uncle Greg; they knew when he came over, they were always going to play hard and have a blast every time. He was the most authentic, loving, and best man I’ve ever known, not to mention the funniest. Man, he always made me laugh so hard. I will miss our talks about new and old music, hitting some legendary concerts, and our long late-night talks about life on the phone and by the bonfire. I was not going to post as it is still very painful for us right now, but he was not on FB, and I feel like some of his friends I know that are on here would want to know. Arrangements have not been made yet, but I promise I will post details as soon as they are available. I love you and will miss you SO damn much hermano, I can’t wait until we see each other again!!
Taken from Mark's facebook page.
Greg Samples30.01--Christian; [PRIVATE];
30.02--Christian; [PRIVATE];
30.03--Samples; [PRIVATE];29.02--Shannon Elizabeth Samples; facebook [PRIVATE]; m. Andy Elliot [PRIVATE];
29.03--Mark Hunter Samples; facebook [PRIVATE]; m. Adrienne Grass facebook [PRIVATE];
30.01--Hunter Samples; [PRIVATE];
30.02--Jagger Samples; [PRIVATE];
28.03--Joseph William "Joe Bill" Keeney, [PRIVATE]; m. Deborah "Debbie" Pratt facebook [PRIVATE]; two ch.;
29.01--Brian Joseph Keeney facebook [PRIVATE]; m. Bridgette Pauline Lewis facebook [PRIVATE];[John M. Gwin Note--7 Jul 2023: Today I received the following email updating Brian's and Jodi's families:
Hello Mr. Gwin,
I found your genealogy site and wanted to contribute. I am married to Brian Joseph Keeney, Joe Bill Keeney's and Debbie Pratt’s son. My name is Bridgette Pauline Lewis. Here are a couple of photos. You’ve really done incredible work on this project. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Jodi Lynn Keeney and R. D. Henson also have a daughter named Claire Henson.]
29.02--Jodi Lynn Keeney facebook [PRIVATE]; m. Robert Daniel "R. D." Henson [PRIVATE];
[30.01]--Brock Daniel Henson facebook [PRIVATE];
30.02--Claire Olivia Henson facebook [PRIVATE];
[30.03--Sam Henson? facebook [PRIVATE];]
