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Anthony East Keesee

January 9, 1956 — October 23, 2024

Anthony East Keesee

Anthony East Keese of Winston-Salem, NC peacefully entered his Heavenly home surrounded by loving friends on October 23, 2024 at the age of 68. He was born in Halifax County, VA on January 9, 1956 to the late Wayland Counts Keesee and the late Jeanette Perkins Keesee. Anthony was of the Baptist faith and an avid motorcyclist and toured with the WERA Motorcycle Racing all over the East Coast. He lived life to its fullest and enjoyed traveling the world over. To know him was to love him and he will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

 Left to cherish his memory:

Four Brothers

Michael Counts Keesee (Ellen) of Danville

John Douglas Keesee (Rhonda) of Halifax, NC

James Stuart Keesee (Deborah) of Mills River, NC

Robert Wayland Keesee of South Hill, VA

Host of Nieces, Nephews, and other survivors 

Special Friends

Mike Carey (Jackie) of Danville

Dennis Pinckard (Glenda) of Winston-Salem, NC

Keith Rice (Frances) of Sebring, FL

 ***Preceded in death by***

One Sister

Patricia K. Trausneck (Mac)

 A graveside service will be held Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:00 P.M.at Dan River Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. John Campbell officiating. 

 Friends will be received immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. 

 For memorials, please consider Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558.

 Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

 Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

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Graveside Service

Friday, November 1, 2024

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Dan River Baptist Church Cemetery

1228 Dan River Church Rd, South Boston, VA 24592

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