Obituary of Russell E. Keagy
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Russell E. Keagy
85, of Carlinville passed away Monday, December 30, 2013, at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, IL. Russell was born September 26, 1928, in Beaver County, PA, a son of John and Pearl (Arnett) Keagy. Russell married Norma Klaus on September 17, 1950.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents; John and Pearl Keagy and a brother James Martin Keagy.
Russell graduated from Carlinville High School as a member of the class of 1948. After graduating Russell farmed in Bird and Western Mound Townships, retiring in 1992. He enjoyed golfing, deer hunting, and traveling and was a member of the Rockbridge United Methodist Church. Russell was member of the Macoupin County Farm Bureau, Macoupin County Historical Society, Plainview Masonic Lodge #461, M&M Shrine Club, and the Ansar Shrine. Russell was also a Past Master of the Chesterfield Masonic Lodge #445, Past Patron Agnes Wickfield Chapter #447 Order of the Eastern Star, Past High Priest of the Macoupin Royal Arch Masons Chapter #187, Past Illustrious Master of the Carrollton Council #48, and Past Commander of St. Omer Commandery #30. At a State Level Russell served as a Grand Sentinel of the Grand Council and Grand Steward of the Royal Arch Masons. Russell was also a member of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor and served as a chairman of the Macoupin County ASC for several years.
Surviving are his wife; Norma Keagy of Carlinville, IL, sons; Dwayne (Karen) Keagy of Carmel, IN and John (Tricia) Keagy of East Alton, IL, and a granddaughter; Sophie Anne Keagy of Carmel, IN. Funeral Information
Visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis- Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville, IL. Masonic Service will be held following the visitation.
Funeral services will be Saturday January 4, 2014 at 10:30 am at Davis- Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville.
Burial will follow in the Chesterfield Cemetery. Donations Information
Memorials may be made to the Rockbridge United Methodist Church or Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital Directions
Visitation: Davis Anderson in Carlinville
Service: Davis Anderson in Carlinville
Cemetery: Chesterfield Cemetery
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at DAVIS-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOMES
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