Gary Keene

Gary Keene, 71, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2026. Born on August 28, 1954 in Grundy, VA to the late Melvin and Anna Rae Keene.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 30 years, Debbie Jessee Keene; children, Candace Keene Acosta (Geremias), Joshua Keene (Holly), Tabitha Ford (Davy); grandchildren, Catrina Iroler, Carson Iroler, Jessee Ford, James Keene, Jillian Keene, Jackson Acosta, Katherine Acosta Pacheco (Franklin), Noel Acosta Pacheco, Johan Acosta Pacheco and Jeremias Ernesto Acosta Pacheco (deceased); sister, Sandra Bond; brother, Rick Keene (Brenda); and many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Roger Barker officiating and music provided by Kevin Wilson.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Memorial Park, Blountville.

Pallbearers will be Mark Bowling, John P. Cahill, Eric Campbell, Blu Castle, Brian Ellis, Shane Ladd, Eric Osborne, Mickey Osborne. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Henderson, Tim Loy, Alex Miller, Mark Scott.