Charles Albert Keaton

October 6, 1924 - August 6, 2012

KEATON Charles Albert Keaton, 87, born October 6, 1924 passed away Monday, August 06, 2012 at his home. He was born in, and was a longtime resident of Bogalusa. He was a member and deacon of Memorial Baptist church of Bogalusa. He was retired from the Crown-Zellerbach corporation after 42 years of employment. He was a United States Naval veteran of World War II. He was also a longtime scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Verna Lee Keaton of Bogalusa; his 4 children, Charles P. Keaton (Marianne) of Milam, TX; Russell W. Keaton (Beth) of Bogalusa; Earl B. Keaton (Cuba Gwen) of Pine Bluff, Ark; A. Royce Keaton (Tina) of Bogalusa, his 13 grandchildren, as well as 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Bienville C. Keaton; his mother, Terah A. Applewhite Keaton; as well as 6 brothers & 7 sisters. Visitation was held Tuesday August 7, 2012 at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home. Visitation will continue today, August 8, 2012 from 10 am until 3pm at Brown-McGehee Funeral home. Funeral service begins at 3pm followed by interment at Hillview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Phil, Kyle, Chris, Adam, Jason, James, John, and Alex Keaton. Memorials may be sent to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196 Monroe, LA 71211-4196 or Memorial Baptist Church, 1509 S. Columbia St. Bogalusa, La 70427