Morris Gordon "Red" Keene

1922 ∼ 2013

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Morris Gordon “Red” Keene, 91 of Beaumont, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013. A long- time resident of Beaumont, he was born in Lincoln County, Mississippi on March 10, 1922 to Odie and Annah Keene.

After serving in the Army Air Corp in India in WWII, he went on to work for Halliburton Oilwell Cementing Company. Red retired after thirty-five years of service from Halliburton Energy Service as District Manager of the Industrial Cleaning Division. Red was a member of the VFW Post 4820 as well as the First Baptist Church of Bevil Oaks. He was a long-time supporter of Lamar University Athletics but was known for his support of the Girls Basketball Team.

Survivors include his children; Kathryne Colligan and husband, Larry, Gary Keene and wife Nancy; grandchildren, Chad Colligan, Kirk Colligan and wife Amanda, Christopher Keene and wife Amanda, Jason Keene and wife Amy, Bradley Keene and wife Laura; two great-grandchildren and many family members and long-time friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, four sisters and his son, Gordon Keene.

Visitation of the Keene family and friends will be from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th St., Beaumont, TX. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Monday, November 18, 2013 at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, TX.

Condolences

Valarie F Randall November 19, 2013

Dearest family, I met Red when I worked as the Ticket Manager for Lamar's Athletic Department in the Montagne Center. He was the kindest man and what a supporter of Lamar Athletics. He and Aubrey fed me at almost every baseball game. He was tailgating before most people knew what the word was. You could count on Red and he was always there when you needed him. He was a truly great man and will be missed my many. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. Valarie F. Randall

Judy Hammond November 16, 2013

Kathryne and Larry and Family, So sorry for your loss. I hope that many memories will bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Anonymous November 16, 2013

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Morris Gordon "Red" Keene.

Susan And Jimmy Simmons November 16, 2013

What a friend he was to Lamar athletics especially the girls basketball team. For 14 years Jimmy and I looked forwared to seeing Red's contagious smile at all the games. Win or lose you could count on him to be there because he really cared about those coaches and kids. I learned a lot form his constance presence and support. He will greatly missed at court side but he played the game of life well and has won the ultimate goal! The Heavenly Court! Bet they have lots of free cokes and win all the games! Susan and Jimmy Simmons.