Friday, July 09, 2010
The final two decades of Gerald Joseph McKeon's days on earth were lived here in Wellborn. Born in Massachussetts in 1929, he served his country as a Marine in the Korean war. He was honorably discharged in 1951. With military precision a flag was displayed and then presented to his children at a memorial service for him at the Wellborn Masonic Lodge on Friday July 9, 2010. He was active in the local VFW American Legion and faithfully placed activity notices in the Wellborn Whisper through the years. He was a forty year Mason holding membership in the brotherhood in Connecticut before he joined Wellborn Lodge #13 in 2003. He had retired from Pratt Whitney after 37 years.
Son David spoke for the family thanking local people who befriended their dad and made his relocation and retirement a good chapter of his life, who also helped with driving during his battle with cancer. Several friends mentioned his little dog "Jack" and also what a good neighbor he was. Many folks will treasure things he made in his garage wood working shop. Some kids have "like new" bikes thanks to Gerald McKeon.
May God comfort the family and friends of Gerald Joseph McKeon who will miss him, who remember him and are grateful to have known him as a good and honorable man, a true friend.
Son David spoke for the family thanking local people who befriended their dad and made his relocation and retirement a good chapter of his life, who also helped with driving during his battle with cancer. Several friends mentioned his little dog "Jack" and also what a good neighbor he was. Many folks will treasure things he made in his garage wood working shop. Some kids have "like new" bikes thanks to Gerald McKeon.
May God comfort the family and friends of Gerald Joseph McKeon who will miss him, who remember him and are grateful to have known him as a good and honorable man, a true friend.
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