August 1, 1963 ~ September 7, 2008
LINDEN Eddy Eugene Keesee, 45, of Linden, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008 in an Atlanta, Texas hospital. He was born August 1, 1963 in Marshall, Texas to Billy Joe and Patricia Ryan Keesee. He was graduated from Linden-Kildare High School in 1981 and attended Tyler Junior College where he served as a cadet on the campus police force. He was graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler with a degree in Criminal Justice in 1984. He worked for 22 years in law enforcement, serving as a state trooper, a helicopter pilot and investigator for the Texas Department of Public Safety. In recent years he was self-employed. Survivors included his mother, Patricia Keesee of Linden; a brother, Todd Keesee of Austin; a sister, Kim Peel of Linden; three nieces, Keri Brock of Pharr; Brooke Price of Charleston, South Carolina; and Kelsey Peel of Linden; a nephew, Kade Keesee of Austin and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. Services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 11, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Linden, with Bro. Jackie Stanfield officiating. Burial will be in the Linden Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 179, Linden, TX 75563 or the Linden Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 863, Linden, TX 75563.
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We are so very sorry for your loss and wish we could be with you at this moment. Our prayers are with you. You will get through this with God's grace and loving kindness as HE is with us at this time also. We love you all and will see you soon. God will take care of you and HE promises HE will not put on any more than we can stand.
Eddy was a fine man and I know he will be missed. Your in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
I grew up with Ed. Went to school with him, played baseball ect.. I saw him last August, it was sure nice to see him again. Now I feel a loss. Rest in peace brother.
EDDY WAS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME.EDDY WAS THERE FOR ME DURRING THE BAD TIME OF LIFE AS WELL AS THE GOOD TIMES I WILL TRULY MISS HIM.PAT MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND GIVE YOU THE PEACE THAT YOU NEED TO MAKE IT THROUGH THESE TIMES.
I had the privilege and honor of being Eddie's partner in the Highway Patrol service. He was my break in partner when I came out of the academy some 21 years ago. He was a great partner but most of all a wonderful friend. My prayers are with his family and I pray that God will give them the strength to make it through this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother..
To the family of Eddy I extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. I was a Highway Patrol Classmate of Eddys A-85 I remember many good things about Eddy and his personality. I was proud to be a classmate of his and proud to know that he served the people of the State of Texas. May God bless his soul.
In our times of loss, we can sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed with feelings of confusion and sorrow. Although it can seem as though comfort is beyond our reach, Jesus Christ tells us, Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4). My most sincere sympathy to your family, and may the happiest memories of Eddy provide the smiles and comfort you need at this time.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of another fine person. I am a retired DPS secretary and have had Eddie as one of my Troopers. I pray that God will be with his family through their time of grief and sorrow.
Pat, Todd, and Kim we were so sorry to hear about Eddy. He was such a good person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Just know we would be there if we could be. Prior committments prevent us from coming.
Mrs. Keesee…..We are so sorry to hear of the lost of your son. Eddy was such a fine young man.He will be greatly missed.Just know that your husband,mother and now son are all rejoiceing in heaven.Our prayers are with you.
Pat,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pat,Kim,and Todd, I am really sorry to here of the loss of Eddy. I have many great memories of him growing up. I will always remember his great smile. I know you will miss him and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Jackie
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat,Kim,and Todd–I am so saddened to hear of Eddie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My heart is so very saddened. God be with and strengthen you.
I was so sorry to hear about Eddy,he was my classmate of1981.may the Lord be with you all through this sad time. I LOVE YOU EDDY
Dear Mrs. Keesee, Kim, and Todd – I'm so very sorry to hear about Eddy. I feel so blessed to have known him – Eddy was everyone's friend growing up. I'll be praying for your family. Love and Prayers.
The Keesee Family is in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, Eddy, you will be missed
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Eddy that I will cherish forever. Your entire family is in my prayers.
Todd, Kim, and Mrs. Keesee. I wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you. I will never forget the powerful conversations that Eddy and I had when I lived in Rockwall several years ago. All of my neighbors used to think I stayed in trouble with the Law as Eddy would always double park his squad car in front of my house. He used to laugh at me when I would tell him to be a little less obvious of who he was visiting. I treasure the time we had and his friendship. What a great guy!
We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am praying for all of you. I knew Eddie, when he was stationed, aircraft section in Waco. I flew with him numerous times while he was practicing and acted as his safety pilot. He was a great person and a very good pilot. I bet he is in heaven flying for Jesus.
To the entire Kessee family. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Even though I did not know Eddy personally, I do remember stories that his brother Todd shared with me. I was Todd's roommate in college at East Texas State. My prayers are with the entire family.Robert Taylor
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