James Harrison Keene

James Harrison Keene, age 81, of Melbourne Beach, FL died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center, in Melbourne, FL. Mr. Keene was born March 25, 1939 in Virginia to Robert Joshua and Hazel Wimmer Keene. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed traveling the country with his family. He loved being close to the water and going fishing. James enjoyed listening to music from Bob Seger and telling stories. He was a huge fan of NASCAR and his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his wife, Diane Hamilton Keene, and three brothers. He is survived by his son, Barry (Kim) Keen of Sabastian, FL; three daughters, Cynthia Keen of Emerald Isle, Kimberly Keen (Robert) Emerson of Orlando, FL, and Jamie Keen Lisi (John) of Palm Harbor, FL; grandchildren, Craig, Sarah, Julia, Joy, Joshua; great granddaughter, Ivy; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. James will lie in state on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North, Asheboro with Pastor Ethan Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in James' honor to the organization of the donor's choice.