William Lee Keener

William Lee Keener, age 93, of Highlands, NC, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015.  He was born in Fannin Co., GA, the son of the late William Leander and Nettie Jane Ray Keener.  He was a general mechanic for DuPont for 25 years, and was a US Navy Veteran of World War II.   He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great‑grandfather. and great‑great‑grandfather.   Mr. Keener  liked gardening, making furniture, building houses, and fishing.  He was a member of Selica United Methodist Church in Transylvania County and attended Goldmine Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Len Keener.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Allie Price Keener, his six children, Kathryn Lee Reece of Waterloo, SC, Gary Price Keener of Pisgah Forest, NC, Keith Allan Keener of Hendersonville, NC, Michael Dennis Keener of Cedar Mountain, NC, Susan Jane Holland of Brevard, NC and William Wade Keener of Highlands, NC; three sisters, Ella Mae Zoellner and Roberta Dendy both of Highlands, NC and Betty Dills of Colorado; twelve grandchildren, nine great‑grandchildren and one great‑great grandchild.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Alton Dendy officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 till 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.  Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.