Terry R. Keeling

Terry R. Keeling, 52, of Parsons, passed away at 10:06 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in the Emergency Room at Labette Health.

He was born October 1, 1965 in Parsons, Kansas to Raymond Keeling, Jr. and Billie E. (Holding) Keeling. He grew up and attended school in Parsons where he graduated in 1984 from Parsons High School.

Through the years, he worked as a truck driver for Bob Ray Trucking and Bill Wass. He also worked as a laborer in general construction for several years.

His grandsons were the joy of his life and very special to him.

Survivors include:

Mother – Billie Keeling of Parsons, KS

One Son – Kenny Onka of Parsons, KS

Two Daughters – Brooke Butrick and her husband, Brian, of Chanute, KS

Bailey Keeling and her fiancé, Tim Lewis, of Parsons, KS

Three Grandchildren – Kortland Lamb, Karson Lamb, and Konnor Lewis

Two Brothers – Verneil Keeling of Parsons, KS

Gary Keeling of Parsons, KS
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Keeling, Jr.; and one brother, Larry Keeling, on September 1, 2004.

Following cremation, memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until service time, on Monday, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to help defray funeral expense. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.