KEATON

Frederick W. Keaton, 59, of Washington Court House, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. His death was sudden and unexpectedly.

He was born on May 31, 1953, in Washington Court House, to Emmert and Gladys (Meadows) Keaton.

Mr. Keaton was preceded in death by his father, Emmert Keaton in 2008; his mother, Gladys (Meadows) Keaton Saxour in 1974; and by one brother, Mike Sapp.

He is survived by his children, Shane, Ronda, Sheri, Kimberly and Lori; his former wife, Pauletta Keaton; his stepmother, Mary Keaton; sisters, Debbie Southward, Ginia (Todd) Posey, Susan Snyder, Kurt (Davida) Keaton, Pat (Susie) Sapp; 11 grandsons; and by special nephews, Christopher (Cindy) Southward and Jonathan Ward.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the New Holland Church of Christ in Christian Union.

Family requests memorial contributions be directed to the funeral home.

WELLMAN-KINZER FUNERAL HOME, 509 Washington Ave., Washington Court House, OH 43160, is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.