Gerald LaRue Keene

Gerald LaRue Keene, age 80, of Lakeland, FL passed away on September 16, 2019.

A native of Plant City, Florida, he was the son of the late Luther and Mildred Keene.

Survivors include his wife; Karen “Dale” Keene, children; Teresa Keene, Marlon (Sally) Keene, Sherlene (Ronnie) Elliott, Felita Keene, siblings; Freida Poole, Hollis (Linda) Keene, Yolanda (Richard) Joyner, Darlene Welch, LaRoyce (Debby) Keene, Cheryl (Allen) Ham, Travis (Julie) Keene, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Gerald was a member of Sharon Baptist Purity Church where he was a Deacon. Gerald was an owner of Keene Plumbing for 40 years and was a Plumbing Inspector for the City of Lakeland for 14 years.

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W Dr MLK Jr Blvd, Plant City Florida 33563. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Sharon Baptist Purity Church, 3506 Young Rd, Plant City Florida 33565. The family will also receive friends Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Salem Baptist Purity Church, 16525 S U.S. Highway 98, Salem, FL 32356, with a graveside service to follow.

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