Francis Donald McKeown

1935 - 2018

BORN

1935

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Goose Creek Location

869 St James Ave

Goose Creek, South Carolina

Francis McKeown Obituary

Francis Donald McKeown N. Charleston - Francis Don McKeown, 83, of N. Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Born on June 27, 1935, in Wildwood, NJ, he was the son of the late James McKeown and the late Margaret Dean, and husband to Patricia (Pat) McKeown. Mr. McKeown served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, serving in both Vietnam and Korea, and retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant. He served his community as a police officer, serving the City of Charleston and Men-Riv (NWS) where he rose to become Chief of Police. Mr. McKeown also coached and officiated youth sports in Men-Riv and Goose Creek Parks and Recreation for over four decades. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; one sister and his first wife of 32 years, Mary Lou McKeown. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Pat McKeown; five sons: Donnie McKeown (Dee), Joe McKeown, Keith "Bummer" McKeown (Jackie), Rally Caparas (Sam) and Wayne Caparas (Stacey); 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home Goose Creek. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner, SC. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Avenue, Ste 504, North Charleston, SC 29406. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME GOOSE CREEK, 869 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445, 843-553-1511. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2018.
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A great friend anperson tomall who new him!

Charles (chuck) Boyd

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October 9, 2023

My condolences to the McKeown family. I know this is a difficult time for the family and I pray God continues to comfort the family during this time of bereavement. May the many cherished and fond memories of Francis comfort his family and friends. May you all have calming thoughts and peace of mind during this time.

Lisa

October 17, 2018

Such a wonderful man! You could do it all, Pop Pop. You will always be my hero. I love you forever. Xoxo Brittany

Brittany Caparas

October 13, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Chuck and Michelle Fields

October 13, 2018

Uncle Don I will miss you! Thank you for the fond memories.......your visits to Boston, breakfast at home with my kids (they said he made the best scrambled eggs), his phone calls to sing happy birthday to me and our talks about sports! Visits to South Carolina for weddings and just hanging out having coffee. Such a kind, sweet man who loved his family. I love you, rest in peace.

Lisa O'Leary

October 13, 2018

Prayers for the family

Kelly Pomeroy- Strickland

October 12, 2018

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Oct

14

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Goose Creek Location

869 St James Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445

Oct

14

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - Goose Creek Location

869 St James Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445

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