Blaine Keener

Blaine Robert Keener

Dec/18/1962 - Feb/04/2025

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Obituary of Blaine Robert Keener

REMBERT-Blaine Robert Keener, 62, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Born in Ashtabula, OH on December 18, 1962, he was the son of Rev. Alice Keener-Hocking and the late Rev. Richard Keener. Mr. Keener was a computer programming manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield before retiring in December of 2017. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Lugoff, SC where he sang in the Choir. He was also a member of the Bee Keeping Club, the Ham Radio Club, and the Toastmasters Club. Mr. Keener was a private airplane pilot, a 4th degree black belt in TaeKwonDo, and he proudly served in the United States Airforce.

    Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 38 years, Susan Keener; children Erik Keener and Heidi Keener; his mother, Rev. Alice Keener-Hocking (Nelson), siblings, Terri Palmer (Jon) and Michelle Messer.

    A funeral service will be held Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 6:30 pm at Powers Funeral Home in Lugoff, SC. The family will be receiving family and friends prior to the service from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the funeral home. The Rev. Angela Marshall will be officiating.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The International Myeloma Foundation https://fundraise.myeloma.org/give/523296/#!/donation/checkout. A private burial with full military honors will take place in Fort Jackson National Cemetery at a later date. 

Sunday
9
February

Visitation

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711
Visitation
Sunday
9
February

Funeral Service

6:30 pm
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711
Funeral Service