Bobby Lynn Keener

Bobby Lynn Keener, age 96, passed away peacefully Friday, October 30, 2026 at Rosewood Assisted Living in Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

He was born in Murray County, son of the late Osvil and Ermine Chapman Keener. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jett Keener; sisters, Vivian Keener, Irene Higdon, Frances Headrick, and Blanch Ross; brothers, Denton Keener, Kenneth Keener, Van Keener, Don Keener, Jay Keener, and Keith Keener.

Mr. Keener was a faithful member of Mount Rachel Baptist Church and loved his church family. He retired from AT&T (Bell Telephone) after 35 years and served as a bailiff of the Conasauga District Court for 12 years. He served in both the US Army and the Air Force during the Korean War and was active in the American Legion Post 112, Dalton.

Mr. Keener was an avid supporter of youth sports and a founding member of the Northwest Whitfield Quarterback Club. He was a hunter and cherished his time at the Apple Valley Hilton with friends, family and other veterans during their annual veterans hunt.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Rhonda Gilley Keener of Hoschton, GA; granddaughters, Britney Keener Burton (Nathan), and Elizabeth Keener Dent (Jared); grandson, Kyle Keener; great-grandchildren, Charlie, Grady, Issac, William and Perry.

The family will hold a memorial service later when all members of the family are back in the country.

Memorials may be made to Mount Rachel Baptist Church in honor of Bobby Lynn Keener.