James Keeton

James O. (Ovie) Keeton Sr., of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Homeview Center in Franklin. He was born in Cutuno, Kentucky on April 30, 1938 to John Boyd Keeton and Auda (Hammond) Keeton. He married Mildred L. (Pitzer) on March 13, 1958, and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2018.
Jim was a set-up operator at Navistar and retired in 1986 at the age of 48. He worked various part-time jobs and in later years spent the winters in Florida with his wife. They were part of a country-gospel group called the "Blues Travelers" where the traveled to various retirement parks and performed.
James is survived by his daughter Cathy Keeton (Kurt Russell) of Shelbyville; John Keeton (Betsy) of Shelbyville, sisters Ava Nell McKinney of Terre Haute, Anna Mary Howard (Akel) of Salyersville, KY., grandchildren Jonathan Keeton (Jennifer) of California, Ryan Knopp (Darah) of Shelbyville, Nicholas Keeton of Indianapolis, Amber Knopp (Will White) of Shelbyville, Matthew Keeton of Edinburgh, Joshua Keeton (Phenelope) of Frankfort, KY., Kris Keeton (fiance Tommy Bertram) of New Castle, Donnie Keeton (Michelle) of Worthington, Robin Keeton of New Whiteland, Dusty Bassett (Brittany) of Hancock County, Cody Bassett (Bailey) of Shelbyville, and Danielle Bassett of Shelbyville. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. James was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mildred, his son James Jr., sister Stella Mae Alexander, six brothers- Clayton Keeton, John Riley Keeton, Oral Keeton, Aaron Keeton, Boyd Keeton Jr., and Clarence Keeton.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Bro. Doyle Keeton officiating. Burial will be in London Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday morning, July 18, 2024 from 11:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, in care of the funeral home.