James Larry ‘Gary’ Keen, 68, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, died Friday, December 13, 2019, in Bay Springs, Mississippi. He was born Friday, January 12, 1951, in Meridian, Mississippi.

Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Larry learned how to read in bible school in 2003 and was currently enrolled in Grace School of the Spirit at Grace Covenant Church. He was a man of God, studied his bible. He was a deer hunter, pig farmer, loved Blacksmithing, and avid wood craftsman.

He was preceded in death by his father, J. W. Keen, brothers, Alton Keen, Donald Keen, sister, Janice Ruth.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Roberta Keen, daughter, Brandy Eaves, 3 grandchildren, mother, Bessie Bryant, brother, James Earl Keen (Mary Lou), cousin, David Keen (Trisha), sister-in-law, Rhonda Lee, brother-in-law, Bobby Lee (Melissa), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com