Mitchell W. Keener, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He served in the United States Air Force where he attained the rank of Sergeant. Mitchell retired from TVA. After retiring from TVA he sold real estate then retired, and then worked with T. L. Bowers building custom homes. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Lee Keener; parents, Harley C. and Winnie D. Keener; brother Jack Keener, sisters Beatrice Grodeman and Elizabeth Ann Keener all of Knoxville. Mitchell is survived by his loving wife Margie Keener; daughter, Connie Lucas; special granddaughter, Hope Lucas; special nephew, Wayne Keener, nephew, Gene Grodeman, best friend TL Bowers, several nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receive friends on Monday, November 20, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home 2300 W. Adair Drive. Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 12:00 Noon for graveside services. Condolences may be offered at www.sherwoodchapel.net
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2017