Harold Neil Keesee's Obituary
Keesee, Harold Neil, 92, passed away on February 12, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Harold was born to lIa Jane and Richard Harvey Keesee in Vinson, OK, Jan. 2, 1921. He moved to Frederick, OK in 1930 where he graduated from Frederick High School. He served as a Captain in the Army during WWII. An OU chemical engineer graduate, Harold worked for Mrs. Tuckers in Sherman and then was vice-president of research and development for the W. L. Clayton Research Center in Richardson for many years. Harold has been a faithful member of Monica Park Christian Church since 1958. He was a wonderful man loved and respected by all who met him. Harold is survived by his wife of 68 yrs, Wanda Fanning Keesee; daughters, Dianne (John) Williams of Bedford, Sandra (Gary) Holcombe of Garland; son, Craig (Kathy) Keesee of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Lily (Kory) Olson, Glen (Becky McClannahan) Meloy, Brooke (Brian) McWhorter, Neil Keesee; and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Restland Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Monica Park Christian Church. Memorials can be made to Monica Park Christian Church Youth Program 2600 South Broadway Garland, Texas.
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