Isaac Newton Keener

Highlands, NC - Isaac Newton Keener, age 88, of Perquin Road, Highlands, NC passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Isaac N. and Martha Calloway Keener. He was married to Emma Louise Henry Keener who passed away in 1993. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII. He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Munger of Highlands, NC and Peggy Lee Reese of Herndon, VA; two sons, Tony Keener of Enterprise, AL and Michael N. Keener of Highlands, NC; two sisters, Myrtle Macky of Franklin, NC and Maggie Gaynor of New Port Richey, FL. Eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with Rev. Walter Wilson and Rev. Everett Brewer officiating. Christoper Reese, Jason Reese, David Reese, Joseph Keener, Justin Odom, and Jeff Munger will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be at Highlands Memorial Park.

The American Legion Post #108 and Franklin VFW Post #7339 will conduct complete military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Saturday, May 16 from 1:00-2:00PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.